murphySodium Olivate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Olive Oil Soap, Saponified Olive Oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil through saponification, sodium olivate belongs to the fatty acid salt surfactant chemical family. Produced by reacting olive oil with sodium hydroxide under controlled conditions to create soap salts.
Fatty acids, olive-oil, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-88-6
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off4–18%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR