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Skin Conditioning

OLEANOLIC ACID

CAS 508-02-1 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A plant triterpenoid (often from olive leaf) studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Topical use is well tolerated; appears in scalp and acne products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived triterpenoid antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory and 5-alpha-reductase activity studied
  • Used in scalp and anti-acne products

Known concerns

  • Low water solubility limits formulation
  • Limited large human safety studies
  • Quality varies by botanical source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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