Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: May occur as Olive Squalane Wax in some products
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil, extracted from the fruit of Mediterranean Olea europaea plants. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of the unsaponifiable compounds to increase stability and shelf life.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables (may occur as Olive Squalane Wax in some products) is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
226993-75-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
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-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
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.05–5%
Rinse-offNot reported
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