Propylene Glycol Oleate

Propylene Glycol Oleate 1
AKA: Propylene Glycol Oleic Acid Ester, Propylene Glycol Oleic Ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Oleic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
1330-80-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a modern emollient for cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Designed to provide smooth texture and enhance skin feel without greasiness.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR