Octyldodecyl Olivate

AKA: Olive Oil Ester

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from olive oil fatty acids and long-chain alcohols through synthetic esterification. Produced by chemically combining olivic acid esters with octyldodecanol under catalytic conditions.

Olive oil fatty acids, 2-octyldodecyl esters

CAS #

223706-58-9

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-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on2%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2012 survey

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