Is Decyl Oleate comedogenic?

An oleic-acid ester that spreads easily and softens the skin.

This is informational, not medical advice.

Category: ester

Decyl Oleate

Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 3 / 5 (High risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

An oleic-acid ester that spreads easily and softens the skin. It is a moderate-risk emollient, and because it contains an oleate chain it may also feed Malassezia yeast.

Common INCI Aliases: decyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate

Scientific References: labelpeek.com; skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com

Other names for Decyl Oleate

  • decyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate

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