Olea europaea (Olive) oil unsaponifiables

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AKA: Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the fruit of *Olea europaea*, an olive tree native to the Mediterranean region in the Oleaceae family. Extracted through saponification and subsequent separation of unsaponifiable compounds from olive oil.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. 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 / 156768-12-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–3%
Rinse-off0.04–0.3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR