A gentle cleanser derived from olive oil that removes dirt and impurities while helping to maintain skin's natural moisture balance.
Formula
C88H164O10
Mol. Weight
1382.20
CAS #
92044-96-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring fatty acid found in olive oil, used for centuries in Mediterranean skincare and traditional medicine. In modern cosmetics, it is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, either extracted from olive oil or produced synthetically.