Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, emollient, hair conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Hair 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
Traditional Use
The non-fatty acid components of olive oil traditionally valued in Mediterranean skincare. Contains phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols historically recognized for their skin-protective and conditioning properties.