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Skin Conditioning

SODIUM LINOLEATE

CAS 822-17-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The sodium salt of linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid. Acts as a soap and skin-conditioning agent; main caveat is oxidative stability.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Sodium salt of essential omega-6 fatty acid
  • Skin-conditioning and barrier-supportive
  • Plant-derived

Known concerns

  • Linoleate is prone to oxidation — formula stability matters
  • Soap form is alkaline at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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