Olive Oil
AKA “Olea europaea oil, Virgin Olive Oil
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Olive oil
AKA: Olea europaea oil, Virgin Olive Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Tunisian olive oil gently cleanses and softens skin while helping other ingredients blend smoothly together.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
103819-46-1
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Tunisia. Extracted from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea) native to the Mediterranean region, particularly Tunisia. Produced through mechanical cold-pressing of ripe olives, separating the oil from the fruit pulp and water.
Plant Source
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
One of the most ancient cosmetic ingredients, used for at least 6,000 years in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare. Cleopatra, the ancient Greeks, and Romans all used olive oil as a primary moisturizer and beauty treatment.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR