Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate is the product obtained by the hydrolysis of a mixture of Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with potassium hydroxide.
What does it do?
Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate 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 Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate?
Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate is the product obtained by the hydrolysis of a mixture of Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with potassium hydroxide.
Is Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Olivate/sunflowerseedate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 12/11/2014