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Emollient

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

CAS 26545-74-4(1)/ 37348-65-5(2)/ 2277-28-3(3) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A glycerin ester of linoleic acid (omega-6). Supports the skin barrier and is well-suited to acne-prone or compromised skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Linoleic acid glyceride — barrier-supporting
  • Helps replenish ceramide precursors
  • Non-greasy emollience
  • Good for acne-prone skin

Known concerns

  • Sensitive to oxidation
  • Mixture of mono/di/tri esters varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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