Propylene Glycol Oleate

Propylene Glycol Oleate 1
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AKA: Propylene Glycol Oleic Acid Ester, Propylene Glycol Oleic Ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and oleic acid, which are petroleum-derived and plant-oil-derived compounds respectively. Synthesized through esterification, combining propylene glycol with oleic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
Oleic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
CAS #
1330-80-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 684)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.48–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR