Derived from olive oil, this ingredient helps soften and hydrate skin while allowing other ingredients to blend smoothly together in the formula.
CAS #
103819-46-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from olive oil, a botanical oil rich in fatty acids and glycerides extracted from olive fruit. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugation via esterification of olive glycerides with polyethylene glycol chains.
Modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by polyethylene glycol modification of olive oil derivatives. Created to provide stable emulsification and improved texture in cosmetic formulations where traditional olive oil alone would be unstable.