An ester of lauryl alcohol and olive oil fatty acids, used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Lauryl olivate is, as its name indicates, the ester of lauryl alcohol and the fatty acids of olive oil. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair care and skin care products.
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 or whether the lauryl alcohol comes from plant or other sources.
Functions
- 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.