Using natural, vegetable-derived ingredients is extremely popular in modern personal care formulations. Jojoba oil is an example of such an ingredient. Like many naturally derived materials, jojoba's availability can vary and is subject to variations in meteorological and seasonal conditions.
Oleyl Erucate is a synthetic ingredient derived from natural raw materials that can replace jojoba oil. It is a clear liquid with a waxy odor, miscible with natural and mineral oils, dispersible with propylene glycol, and insoluble in water and ethanol.
Thanks to its light emollient, good spreading, and rapid adsorping properties, Oleyl Erucate is practically similar to those of jojoba oil. Like its natural analog, it provides a non-greasy and velvety-smooth feel on the skin.
Incorporated in hair care applications, Oleyl Erucate exhibits superb emolliency and improves hair shine and texture. Depending on formulation type, its use levels vary from 1 to 10%.