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Skin Conditioning

N-OLEYL HYDROXYHEXANAMIDE

CAS 35428-04-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A fatty amide derived from oleic acid used as a skin-conditioning emollient. Behaves like a ceramide-mimic; large molecule, low irritation, but public safety data is limited.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGHAIR CONDITIONINGPRESERVATIVESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning fatty amide
  • Reinforces lipid barrier
  • Low irritation
  • Compatible with sensitive skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data
  • Possible cross-reactivity in oleyl-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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