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 namePOTASSIUM OLIVATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68154-77-8
EC number268-921-2
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

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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