murphyOlea europaea (Olive) fruit unsaponifiables
AKA: Olive Fruit Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea), native to the Mediterranean region and Oleaceae family. Extracted through saponification and subsequent separation of unsaponifiable matter from olive fruit oil.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, emollient, hair conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR