INCI name

ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE

Ethylhexyl olivate

An emollient ester derived from olive oil fatty acids.

What it is

Ethylhexyl olivate is the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and the fatty acids of olive oil. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, body oils, cleansing oils and hair care.

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.

Whether an emollient suits a particular skin type depends on the whole formula; the INCI list cannot predict individual reactions.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (59)

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