What it is
Oleanolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid found widely in plants, including in olive leaves and many fruit and herb sources. In skincare it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is associated with antioxidant character. It is typically present at low levels, often as part of a botanical-derived blend.
Safety & warnings
Oleanolic acid is generally well tolerated in topical use at the low levels typically employed and is not a recognized fragrance allergen or a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a triterpenoid compound isolated from plant sources such as olive leaves and other botanicals.
Questions everyone asks
What is oleanolic acid?
It is a plant-derived triterpenoid compound, found in sources such as olive leaves, used as a skin-conditioning agent.
What does oleanolic acid do in a formula?
It conditions the skin and contributes antioxidant character, and is usually included at low levels.