Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL CETYL ESTERS
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 50%Body Lotions 16.7%General Moisturizers 16.7%Serums 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (50% of its uses).

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