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METHYL OLEATE/PALMITATE/LINOLEATE/STEARATE.

Valuable CAS 67762-38-3 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

This complex blend of fatty acid methyl esters acts primarily as an emollient and skin conditioning agent, enhancing skin smoothness and maintaining hydration. It aids in forming a protective barrier on the skin, effectively reducing water loss and promoting overall skin well-being.

Summary

Emollient Skin conditioning Solvent Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions synergistically to improve skin texture and hydration. It acts as an emollient, imparting a soft and smooth feel to the skin. As a skin conditioning agent, it supports the maintenance of healthy skin appearance. Furthermore, it contributes to skin moisture retention by forming a protective film, thereby minimizing transepidermal water loss. Its solvent properties facilitate the dissolution of other substances within a formulation, while its surfactant characteristics reduce surface tension, assisting in effective cleansing, foam generation, and emulsion stabilization.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Components of this blend, specifically binary mixtures of methyl palmitate and methyl stearate, have demonstrated robust thermal reliability and chemical stability, suggesting a stable profile for the overall ingredient.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The specific blend 'METHYL OLEATE/PALMITATE/LINOLEATE/STEARATE' has not been individually assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) or the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). However, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded that numerous individual fatty acids and fatty acid salts, including palmitic, stearic, and linoleic acids (components of this blend), are safe for cosmetic use when incorporated into non-irritating and non-sensitizing formulations. Methyl oleate, another component, has received regulatory acknowledgment by the FDA for specific non-cosmetic applications, such as an indirect food additive and a surfactant in pesticide formulations. A methyl oleate-palmitate mixture is also listed in the FDA's Inventory of Food Contact Substances.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This blend is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, offering emollient, moisturizing, and skin-conditioning benefits particularly suitable for formulations targeting dry skin, despite the specific blend's overall safety profile remaining unreviewed by key cosmetic bodies.

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