Emollient
LINOLEYL LACTATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ester combining linoleic fatty acid (an essential skin-barrier lipid) with lactic acid. Provides light moisturization and conditioning. Well tolerated; only flag is the unsaturated chain's oxidation tendency.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin barrier support
- Light moisturization
- Smooth conditioning
Known concerns
- Linoleyl chain oxidation if poorly preserved
- Limited standalone toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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