Olea europaea (Olive) seed

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AKA: Olive Seed
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
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
Softens and smooths skin
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Olive seeds were traditionally used in Mediterranean cultures for oil extraction and have been applied in folk skincare preparations for their emollient properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR