Allowed in EU

Sulfated Olive Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Olive oil, sulfated

What does it do?

Sulfated Olive Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Sulfated Olive 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 Sulfated Olive Oil?

Sulfated Olive Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olive oil, sulfated

Is Sulfated Olive Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sulfated Olive Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sulfated Olive Oil do in cosmetic products?

Sulfated Olive Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.

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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