Ethyl Olivate

Ethyl Olivate is a cosmetic ester derived from olive-oil fatty acids (ethyl esters of olive oil lipids). It is used primarily as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent to improve spreadability, slip, and a soft after-feel in creams, lotions, cleansers, and hair products. As a lipid-like ingredient, it is generally considered low-irritation and is typically used as part of the oil phase rather than as a pH-dependent active.