Oleoyl Tyrosine
What Oleoyl Tyrosine is & what it does
Oleoyl Tyrosine is an amino acid derivative made by linking oleic acid (a fatty acid) to the amino acid tyrosine. In skincare and tanning or sunscreen-adjacent formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is associated with supporting the skin's natural tanning-related pathways. A notable property is its amphiphilic structure, combining a fatty tail with an amino acid head, which aids skin compatibility.
What does Oleoyl Tyrosine do in skincare?
Oleoyl Tyrosine is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is associated with supporting the skin's natural tanning-related pathways, which is why it appears in some tanning and after-sun products. It pairs a fatty acid with the amino acid tyrosine, giving it good skin compatibility.
Is Oleoyl Tyrosine safe?
Oleoyl Tyrosine is used topically in cosmetics and is generally treated as well tolerated, though individual sensitivity can always vary. We are not able to give medical advice, so if you have specific health concerns, check with a professional before use.
Is Oleoyl Tyrosine natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic, made by linking oleic acid to the amino acid tyrosine. Both components can be sourced from natural materials, but the resulting derivative is produced through chemistry.
Sunscreens with Oleoyl Tyrosine
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Mimitika Sunscreen Body Oil Spf 50
90/100
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Mimitika Sunscreen Oil SPF 30
90/100
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St. Barth Roucou Tanning Oil SPF 50
86/100
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Seventyone Percent Dry Sun Oil Spf 30
85/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Huile Sèche Spf 30
81/100
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Esthederm Face Cream Strong Sun
49/100