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Emulsifier

GLYCERYL OLIVATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A natural emulsifier and emollient made from olive-oil fatty acids and glycerin. Mild, skin-friendly, and biodegradable.

Glyceryl olivate is a partial glyceryl ester of olive-oil fatty acids (predominantly oleic acid). It functions as a non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, often paired with cetearyl alcohol (e.g. in the Olivem 1000 system) to form a self-emulsifying base with strong skin affinity. Considered safe in cosmetic use, with no CMR, endocrine, or GHS flags; biodegradable. Skin tolerance is excellent; irritation reports are rare. Rated moderate evidence given long use history but limited published clinical data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Imparts skin-conditioning slip
  • Compatible with sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Heavy feel on oily skin
  • Olive-grade variability
  • Possible plant-allergen residues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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