It is a great addition to anti-aging serums, heavy moisturisers, and replenishing creams.
Uses
Besides its amazing skin benefits, it may act as a surfactant, texture enhancer, penetration enhancer, and emulsifier in formulations.
Benefits
• Strengthens skin’s barriers
• Reduces acne breakouts
• Offers deep hydration
• Fights free radicals
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
It is completely odourless and colourless, and the most common fatty acid in nature.
Caution
Oleic Acid, an omega fatty acid, is a natural ingredient found in grape seed oil, cranberry seed oil, olive oil, and more. Oils rich in oleic acid also have a longer shelf life and are more stable.
Oleic acid is great for replenishing dry, aging skin and is believed to be a great ingredient to avoid or repair it. It penetrates the skin to moisturise below the skin’s surface. As it is high in antioxidants, it also helps with anti-aging. Oleic acid is considered the more stable form of fatty acids. That's why it is also included in many cosmetic products to enhance the texture and shield some other delicate ingredients like antioxidants from too much light and air exposure.