Olea Europaea (Olive) Wood Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84012-27-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Softens and smooths skin
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Olive wood has been used in traditional Mediterranean medicine; extracts were traditionally applied for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.