Potassium Olivate
AKA “Potassium salt of olive fatty acids
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium olivate
AKA: Potassium salt of olive fatty acids
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea
Effective at 50.0%
CAS #
68154-77-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Saponified form of olive oil (potassium salt), reflecting the ancient practice of making soap from olive oil in Mediterranean cultures, adapted for modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0001%
100.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.0005-100 | 0.0001-3 | 0.0005-12 | 0.05-5
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR