Potassium Olivate
Potassium Olivate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POTASSIUM OLIVATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 68154-77-8 |
| EC number | 268-921-2 |
| Prevalence | 16 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
Used in
Body Washes 25%Exfoliators 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%Shampoos 12.5%Facial Treatments 6.3%Grooming 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Olivate do in skincare?
- Potassium Olivate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium Olivate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Potassium Olivate?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (25% of its uses).
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