Olea europaea (Olive) seed powder

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AKA: Olive Seed Powder
Plant-Derived
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from olive seeds of *Olea europaea*, a tree native to the Mediterranean region within the Oleaceae family. Produced by drying olive seeds and mechanically milling them into a fine powder.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. 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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Skin Conditioning
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 856)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 856)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR