Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Olive oil, unsaponifiable fraction, hydrogenated Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
226993-75-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of olive oil developed in the 20th century, containing the non-saponifiable components of olive oil that provide antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits while offering improved stability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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