A material obtained from olives, listed as an abrasive and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Olea europaea fruit is, according to CosIng, the product obtained from the fruit of the olive, Olea europaea, of the olive family (Oleaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 which parts of the fruit were used or in what form, for example as a powder.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- 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.