Olive Acid

Olive Acid molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 92044-96-7, ACIDS, OLIVE ACID [INCI], PRIFAC 7986, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) ACID
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Olive Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea Fruit Oil.
Formula
C88H164O10
Mol. Weight
1382.20
CAS #
92044-96-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring fatty acid found in olive oil, used for centuries in Mediterranean skincare and traditional medicine. In modern cosmetics, it is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, either extracted from olive oil or produced synthetically.
EWG
4
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR