Sodium Olivate
AKA “Olive Oil Soap, Saponified Olive Oil
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium olivate
AKA: Olive Oil Soap, Saponified Olive Oil
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Olive oil-derived cleanser that gently removes dirt and oil while helping the formula blend smoothly and maintain the right texture.
CAS #
61789-88-6
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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.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Derived from saponified olive oil, reflecting the ancient practice of soap-making from olive oil dating back to Mesopotamia and Egypt. Traditional olive soaps were valued for gentle cleansing and skin conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR