Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
AKA “Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olive Oil Derivative
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
AKA: Olive Oil Derivative
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate is a misture of esters produced by the reaction of ethylhexanol and Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the late 20th century as a modern emollient and skin conditioning agent, designed to provide the benefits of olive oil with improved stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
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