INCI name

HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES

Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables

The hydrogenated unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil.

What it is

Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables are the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil after hydrogenation. CosIng lists them as an emollient and skin- and hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and lotions, often together with hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate.

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.

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.
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 (143)

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