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Emollient

HYDROGENATED ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A stable, dry-feel olive-derived ester used as a light emollient. Excellent skin compatibility and oxidative stability; no documented cosmetic safety concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light, dry-touch emollient
  • Olive-derived ester
  • Improves spreadability and skin feel
  • Non-comedogenic for most skin types

Known concerns

  • Rare olive allergy in highly atopic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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