Potassium Olivate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium salt of olive fatty acids
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Olea Europaea
Effective at 50.0%
CAS #
68154-77-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Saponified form of olive oil (potassium salt), reflecting the ancient practice of making soap from olive oil in Mediterranean cultures, adapted for modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0001%
100.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0005-100 | 0.0001-3 | 0.0005-12 | 0.05-5
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR