Olive Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Propylene Glycol Olive Oil Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil with propylene glycol
Effective at 1.0%
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant and emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with propylene glycol. Developed to provide both moisture-binding properties and improved texture in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR