Olive oil in skincare
An oil from the fruit of the olive tree.
What is olive oil?
An oil from the fruit of the olive tree. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does olive oil do for skin and the product?
Used for softening and as part of the product's oil phase.
Emollients make the surface more supple and affect how the product spreads. Lipids do not themselves add water, but some can also help retain moisture.
A cooking oil and a cosmetic formulation are different products. A high oleic acid content is not automatically better for all skin types.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about olive oil
What does olive oil do in skincare?
Used for softening and as part of the product's oil phase.
What should I know about olive oil?
A cooking oil and a cosmetic formulation are different products. A high oleic acid content is not automatically better for all skin types.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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