Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
AKA “Olive and Wheat Amino Acid Surfactant
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Potassium olivoyl/lauroyl wheat amino acids
AKA: Olive and Wheat Amino Acid Surfactant
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the condensation product of olivoyl chloride, lauroyl chloride, and Wheat Amino Acids Science: Functions: Cleansing ⚠ Allergen Alert (Wheat/Gluten): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Contemporary formulation combining olive oil and coconut-derived fatty acids with wheat amino acids, designed to provide gentle cleansing with the conditioning benefits of traditional plant oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR