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Emollients

Olive oil

It contributes a richer, slower-spreading feel and can influence soap character, color, odor, and oxidation depending on grade.

INCI
OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
CAS
8001-25-0
Also known as
olea europaea fruit oil · olive fruit oil
Function
Emollients
Ingredient answer

What is Olive oil?

Olive oil is an oleic-rich botanical triglyceride oil used for substantive emollience, cleansing oils, soaps, balms, and emulsions.

Formulation behavior

How it works inside a formula

Choose refinement and fatty-acid profile deliberately, then test rancidity, fragrance interaction, low-temperature behavior, and consumer feel.

Where it appears

Common product contexts

  • facial oils
  • creams and lotions
  • balms and hair products
Practical caution

What to keep in view

Check oxidation stability, sensory weight, packaging compatibility, and the complete oil-phase balance.

Take the ingredient into a working formula.

Keep supplier details, percentages, compliance checks, and batch records inside your private Formuley workspace.

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