Definition:
Oleic Acid
Oleic Acid is a cleaning agent and a type of fatty acid that occurs naturally in some foods; others are Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid and Palmitic Acid. In cosmetics and personal care products, these fatty acids are used in cleansing creams, soaps and pastes. Oleic Acid removes dirt and deposits by surrounding dirt particles to loosen them from the surface they're attached to, so they can be rinsed away.