Olivem (Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate)
Emulsifier; Emollient
Low expected concern in cosmetic use. Its components are fatty-acid-derived emulsifiers with low systemic toxicity potential. As with other emulsifiers, mild irritation is possible in unusually sensitive skin, but no major hazard signal is established.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern in cosmetic use. Its components are fatty-acid-derived emulsifiers with low systemic toxicity potential. As with other emulsifiers, mild irritation is possible in unusually sensitive skin, but no major hazard signal is established.
What it does
An olive-derived emulsifying blend of cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate used to stabilize oil-and-water formulations and improve skin feel.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-sorbitan-esters-used-cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/cetearyl-alcohol
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 6 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
Luminous Body Scrub
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Eye Cream
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Essential Enzymes
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Restorative Face Cream
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