Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea Fruit Oil and ethyl alcohol.
What does it do?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea Fruit Oil and ethyl alcohol.
Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester do in cosmetic products?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ethyl Ester is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/04/2018