Ethylhexyl Olivate
AKA “Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl olivate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl olivate
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR