murphyOlea europaea (Olive) fruit extract
AKA: Olive Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the fruit of *Olea europaea*, an olive tree native to the Mediterranean region in the Oleaceae family. Extracted from the fruit using solvent extraction methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84012-27-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Fights signs of aging
Hydrates and nourishes skin
Reduces inflammation
Supports skin healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 856)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 856)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 856)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 856)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00025–0.45%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR