Potassium Oleate
Potassium Oleate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 17 products on Poliage, most often body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Potassium Oleate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Potassium Oleate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79635, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Potassium Oleate
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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Coastal Mist Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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Lumberjack Lodge Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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Sierra Storm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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