Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
AKA “Oleic acid, monoester with decaglycerol, EINECS 279-230-0, RefChem:168086, WAUUDKUDZJXSKC-SVMKZPJVSA-N”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate
AKA: Oleic acid, Monoester with decaglycerol, EINECS 279-230-0, RefChem:168086, WAUUDKUDZJXSKC-SVMKZPJVSA-N
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth skin, derived from plant oils and natural glycerin.
Formula
C48H96O23
Mol. Weight
1041.30
CAS #
79665-93-3
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed for cosmetics, combining polyglycerin with oleic acid. Created to provide gentle, non-ionic emulsification for skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Rici
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ricinoleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Trilinoleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dilinoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Linoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Ricinoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Efficacy of an emollient containing diethylene glycol/dilinoleic acid copolymer for the treatment of dry skin and pruritus in patients with senile xer
Izumi R, Negi O, Suzuki T, Tominaga M, Kamo A et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2017
Time-Dependent Differences in the Effects of Oleic Acid and Oleyl Alcohol on the Human Skin Barrier.
Kováčik A, Kopečná M, Hrdinová I, Opálka L, Boncheva Bettex M et al.
Molecular pharmaceutics, 2023
Linoleic Acid Induced Changes in SZ95 Sebocytes-Compariso...
Dóra Kovács, Emanuela Camera, Szilárd Póliska, Alessia Cavallo, Miriam Maiellaro, Katalin Dull + 4 more
Nutrients, 2023
Effect of a combination of medium chain triglycerides, linoleic acid, soy lecithin and vitamins A and E on wound healing in rats.
Magalhães MS, Fechine FV, Macedo RN, Monteiro DL, Oliveira CC et al.
Acta cirurgica brasileira, 2008
Resolved Psoriasis with Abundant Oleic Acid in Stratum Co...
Yasmin El Mahi, Alexis Varin, Mathieu Vetter, Ludivine Dal Zuffo, Loïc Mazzeo, Jean-Paul Pais De Barros + 3 more
The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2023
Resolved Psoriasis with Abundant Oleic Acid in Stratum Co...
Yasmin El Mahi, Alexis Varin, Mathieu Vetter, Ludivine Dal Zuffo, Loïc Mazzeo, Jean-Paul Pais De Barros + 3 more
The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2023
Differentiation of Malassezia species: selectivity of cremophor EL, castor oil and ricinoleic acid for M. furfur.
Mayser P, Haze P, Papavassilis C, Pickel M, Gruender K et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 1997
Differentiation of Malassezia species: selectivity of cremophor EL, castor oil and ricinoleic acid for M. furfur.
Mayser P, Haze P, Papavassilis C, Pickel M, Gruender K et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 1997
Differentiation of Malassezia species: selectivity of cremophor EL, castor oil and ricinoleic acid for M. furfur.
Mayser P, Haze P, Papavassilis C, Pickel M, Gruender K et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 1997
Fatty acid composition and productive traits of broiler fed diets containing conjugated linoleic acid.
Sirri F, Tallarico N, Meluzzi A, Franchini A
Poultry science, 2003
The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review.
Xi Wang, Yan Jia, Huaming He
International journal of molecular sciences, 2024
The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review.
Xi Wang, Yan Jia, Huaming He
International journal of molecular sciences, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR