INCI name

OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL

Olive oil

An emollient oil pressed from olives.

What it is

Olea europaea fruit oil is olive oil. It consists mainly of oleic acid triglycerides and also contains squalene and tocopherols. It softens skin and hair and is a common base for soaps.

Where it is used

Found in body care, hair products, soaps, lip balms and cleansing oils.

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 indicate whether the oil is refined or virgin.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

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