Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Hydrogenated Olive Oil 1
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil 2
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AKA: Hardened olive oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from olives (Oleaceae family) native to the Mediterranean region. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cold-pressed olive oil to solidify the fat.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of olive (Olea europaea) oil
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
226993-75-5
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–12%
Rinse-off0.0005–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR