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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl olivate
Hair Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family). However, Cetearyl Olivate is primarily derived from olive oil (Olea europaea) which belongs to the Oleaceae family.
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
61788-78-7
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Surfactant Emulsifying
Emulsion Stabilising
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
A modern emulsifier derived from olive oil and fatty alcohols, developed in the mid-20th century to improve skin feel and texture in cosmetics while maintaining the benefits associated with traditional olive oil use.