Description

Boasts Antioxidant Powers to Fight Off Wrinkles

Oleic acid comprises antioxidant compounds that help fight free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors like UV rays, the top trigger of premature aging.  By minimizing free radicals in skin, so too is the manifestation of wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, sagging and other unwanted features.

Promotes Healing and Repairing

As an anti-inflammatory substance that stimulates wound healing, oleic acid can also help calm, balance and help repair skin, even those with damaged conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Oleic acid also contains compounds that reinforce the integrity of cell membranes.

In cosmetics:

Oleic acid can help replenish moisture, fight free radicals, and soothe irritated skin. It’s a heavier oil but it penetrates the skin well. It can also help other skincare ingredients absorb better to improve efficacy. It makes for a great addition to anti-aging serums, heavy moisturizers, and replenishing creams.

Oleic acid is also used as a cleansing agent and texture enhancer. It’s among the more stable fatty acids and has a unique ability to preserve the effectiveness of more delicate ingredients such as antioxidants by helping to protect them from light and air degradation.

How Is It Used in Skincare Products?

Oleic acid, like many other ingredients, is often used for its skin benefits. But you’ll find this ingredient in skincare and cosmetic products for formulation benefits as well!

It can act as a surfactant, texture enhancer, penetration enhancer, and emulsifier.

Surfactant (Cleansing Agent)

It can be used in products as a cleansing agent in face or body wash. It works by helping loosen dirt and oil from the skin so it can be easily washed away. Surfactants are really what makes cleansers, shampoos, and soaps effective at, well cleaning.

Cleansing oils are growing in popularity for their ability to clean the skin and leave the skin moisturized. Oleic acid is present in some of the cleansers, especially those using natural plant oil ingredients.

Texture Enhancer

Oleic acid is a thicker oil. These can be appealing to products that have a watery or low viscosity. It’s not the best option for this use alone, but it can act as a texture enhancer.

Emulsifier

This is a fancy way of saying that it helps various ingredients mix better. Water-based and oil-based ingredients don’t mix well naturally. That’s where emulsifying ingredients such as oleic acid come in. It helps products with various ingredients have a longer shelf life and reduce the chances of separation.

Penetration Enhancer

Oils high in oleic acid can penetrate the skin barrier. This benefit can help products be more effective. This is very helpful for anti-aging, nourishing, and hydrating ingredients. As noted above, this does pose risk for skin sensitivity or skin irritation.

Is Oleic Acid Safe in Skincare products?

Yes, oleic acid is considered safe to use in skincare and cosmetic products. As noted in the concerns above, take precautions if you have acne, clogged pores, or have sensitive skin prone to irritation.

It is recommended that products with fatty acids such as oleic acid are formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This information is for information purposes, nothing on the www.soapoilsandherbs.co.za website should be considered, or construed, as medical advice.

IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO RESEARCH AND UNDERSTAND INGREDIENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING OR USING