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Glyceryl Oleate

The softener for cleansers.

What it does

Made from glycerin and oleic acid, a fatty acid from plant oils. It softens skin and helps oil and water mix.

Good to know

Part of the mono- and diglycerides group, also used in food (E 471). EU food scientists (EFSA) reviewed them in 2017 and found no safety concern.

Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Soaps

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• EFSA: Re-evaluation of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives (2017) (Independent)