Olive Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
AKA “Propylene Glycol Olive Oil Esters”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Olive oil propylene glycol esters
AKA: Propylene Glycol Olive Oil Esters
Carrier Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil with propylene glycol
Effective at 1.0%
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant and emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with propylene glycol. Developed to provide both moisture-binding properties and improved texture in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR