Olive Acid
Olive Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLIVE ACID |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 92044-96-7 |
| EC number | 295-376-8 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Hair Oils 42.9%Exfoliators 14.3%Facial Treatments 14.3%Serums 14.3%Sunscreens 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Olive Acid do in skincare?
- Olive Acid functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Olive Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Olive Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially hair oils (42.9% of its uses).
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