murphyPotassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate
AKA: Potassium olive/sunflower seed salt, Potassium olivate sunflowerseedate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginNative to the Mediterranean region and major oil-producing areas globally, olive and sunflower are members of distinct plant families. Cold-pressed from the olive fruit and sunflower seed, these oils are then saponified with potassium hydroxide to create this cleansing compound.
Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate is the product obtained by the hydrolysis of a mixture of Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with potassium hydroxide.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR