Stearyl Olivate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Stearyl Olivate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
What does it do?
Stearyl Olivate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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
Stearyl Olivate 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 Stearyl Olivate?
Stearyl Olivate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Stearyl Olivate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
Is Stearyl Olivate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl Olivate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl Olivate do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl Olivate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Stearyl Olivate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Stearyl Olivate is -.
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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: 15/10/2010