Hydrogenated Olive Oil
AKA “Hardened olive oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated olive oil
AKA: Hardened olive oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated olive oil conditions and softens skin while giving products a smooth, luxurious texture. Derived from Mediterranean olives, it helps lock in moisture.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
226993-75-5
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean. Derived from olives (Oleaceae family) native to the Mediterranean region. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cold-pressed olive oil to solidify the fat.
Plant Source
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Olive oil has been central to Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years as an emollient and healing agent. Hydrogenation of olive oil was developed in the 20th century to create a more stable, solid or semi-solid form suitable for various cosmetic products while retaining moisturizing benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 60.0% in leave-on products (3 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR