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Oleic Acid

Oleic Acid


2Low-moderate risk. Fine for most, occasionally a problem for very acne-prone skin.

Barrier-disrupting at high levels; why oleic-rich oils suit dry over acne-prone skin.

What it does


emollient

How solid is that number


The rating is graded established. Traceable to published comedogenicity testing and consistent across sources.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Fatty acid, representative
Fatty acid — representative of the family