Ethyl esters of olive oil fatty acids, used as an emollient and hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ethyl olivate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from olive oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products, hair care products and make-up.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the exact fatty acid distribution.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.