Isodecyl Oleate is an excellent emollient used in cosmetics for its ability to soften and smooth the skin. Its lightweight texture and excellent spreadability make it popular in beauty products as it enhances the texture of creams, lotions, and serums without leaving a greasy feel. Isodecyl Oleate helps products glide effortlessly on the skin and locks in hydration. This ingredient also forms a film on the surface of the skin facilitating long-wear makeup and sunscreens. In hair care, it reduces frizz and enhances shine. In its raw form, Isodecyl Oleate appears as a slightly yellow oily liquid and is suitable for dry and sensitive skin. Its chemical formula is C28H54O2.
Products with ISODECYL OLEATE
With samples available
Weichol 158
by Industrial Quimica Lasem S.A.U
- Sustainable option
- Original documents
TEMEST IDO
by KLK OLEO
What is ISODECYL OLEATE used for?
Isodecyl Oleate is a lubricant for skin and hair that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy. It can be found in a range of beauty products - from moisturisers and creams to hair serums and conditioners to foundations and lipsticks.
Skin care: Isodecyl Oleate not only moisturizes the skin but also forms a breathable barrier that prevents water loss. This film forming ability is also useful for improving the longevity of makeup. Its silky, smooth consistency improves the texture and spreadability of skin care products.
Hair care: Isodecyl Oleate helps improve the softness and shine of hair shafts. Its feathery and non-greasy formula makes it a common ingredient in lightweight hair serums and leave-in conditioners.
Origin
Isodecyl Oleate is a synthetic ingredient made by reacting isodecyl alcohol with oleic acid. This esterification reaction takes place under controlled conditions and is aided by a catalyst to speed up the reaction. The resulting ingredient is purified for use in cosmetics.
What does ISODECYL OLEATE do in a formulation?
EMOLLIENT|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SMOOTHING|
MOISTURISING|
HUMECTANT|
HAIR CONDITIONINGSafety Profile
Isodecyl Oleate is a safe and well-tolerated ingredient. It is non-irritating, non-allergenic, and non-sensitizing, making it suitable for sensitive skin users. Further, it is non-comedogenic and can be used in oil-free or non-comedogenic formulations. A patch test must be performed before using any new product containing Isodecyl Oleate in order to test for individual compatibility.
ISODECYL OLEATE alternatives
ISODECYL OLEATE technical profile
| Property | Values |
Boiling Point | 491.54°C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Viscosity | Low to medium |
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