Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

ORG

8/10

Concern level

High concern

A fixed plant oil obtained from olives, composed mainly of triglycerides rich in oleic acid. In skincare it functions as an emollient and occlusive-supporting oil, improving softness and reducing transepidermal water loss feel; it also contributes antioxidant minor components such as polyphenols and tocopherols.

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Moisturizing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 100.00%

CAS Number: 8001-25-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin9/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin5/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin7/10

Interactions

incompatible with: may be less ideal in fungal-acne-prone routines, can add heaviness when combined with other rich emollients/occlusives

Risks & Warnings

May feel heavy or congestive for some acne-prone users, especially in rich formulas. Can be problematic for malassezia-prone/fungal-acne-prone routines due to its lipid profile. Oxidized oil can be more irritating than fresh oil.

Vegan Cruelty-Free