Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family). However, Cetearyl Olivate is primarily derived from olive oil (Olea europaea) which belongs to the Oleaceae family.
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
61788-78-7
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Surfactant Emulsifying
Emulsion Stabilising
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
A modern emulsifier derived from olive oil and fatty alcohols, developed in the mid-20th century to improve skin feel and texture in cosmetics while maintaining the benefits associated with traditional olive oil use.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR