: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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The formula blends 100% pure olive oil, rich in oleic acid and antioxidant fatty acids, to penetrate the hair shaft, seal in moisture, and boost shine.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
By increasing both the number and readiness of fat cells, oleic acid may prime fat tissue to store more fat over time.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Breast milk also contains fatty acids like palmitic acid and oleic acid, which help to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier, and Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which may aid in skin healing and regeneration.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 June 2025
And now, because oleic acid has been shown to extend oil shelf life, high-oleic versions of oils are widely used in commercial and fast foods.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
By increasing both the number and readiness of fat cells, oleic acid may prime fat tissue to store more fat over time.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Breast milk also contains fatty acids like palmitic acid and oleic acid, which help to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier, and Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which may aid in skin healing and regeneration.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 June 2025
And now, because oleic acid has been shown to extend oil shelf life, high-oleic versions of oils are widely used in commercial and fast foods.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
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“Oleic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oleic%20acid. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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