Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil is the oil obtained from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea. Addition of hydrogen to olive oil results in Hydrogenated Olive Oil. Olive Acid is a mixture of fatty acids obtained from olive oil, and Potassium Olivate and Sodium Olivate are salts of olive oil fatty acids. Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and the other olive oil-derived ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types, including bath products, bath soaps and detergents, cleansing products, depilatories, makeup, hair conditioners, shampoos, skin care products, shaving products, personal cleanliness products, and suntan products.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The following functions have been reported for Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and the ingredients derived from olive oil. Skin conditioning agent - occlusive - Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil