Olive Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea Fruit Oil.
Formula
C88H164O10
Mol. Weight
1382.20
CAS #
92044-96-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
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.