Sodium Olivate

Sodium Olivate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 67 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM OLIVATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number61789-88-6
EC number263-096-5
Prevalence67 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches140

Used in

Face Cleansers 50.7%Body Washes 29.9%Serums 6%Body Scrubs 3%Conditioners 1.5%Exfoliators 1.5%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Olivate do in skincare?
Sodium Olivate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium 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 Sodium Olivate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50.7% of its uses).

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