Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate

AKA: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Ester

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from olive oil and isocetyl alcohol through transesterification chemistry. Produced by catalytic hydrogenation to saturate the molecular structure.

Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate is the transesterificaton product of olive oil and isocetyl alcohol that has been hydrogenated

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR