Hydrogenated Olive Oil

AKA: Hardened olive oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Olive Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of olive (Olea europaea) oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
226993-75-5
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Olive oil has been central to Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years as an emollient and healing agent. Hydrogenation of olive oil was developed in the 20th century to create a more stable, solid or semi-solid form suitable for various cosmetic products while retaining moisturizing benefits.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR