Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate

Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate is the transesterificaton product of olive oil and isocetyl alcohol that has been hydrogenated
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Olive oil has been treasured in Mediterranean cultures for millennia for skincare and healing. This ingredient is a modern synthetic derivative created in the 20th century to provide the emollient benefits of olive oil with improved stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR