Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
What does it do?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 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?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Olea Europaea Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Olea Europaea Fruit Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is 8001-25-0.
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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: 24/01/2011