Ingredient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Phytowax olive
Olive lauryl esters
What it is
A waxy plant-derived ester blend made from hydrogenated olive oil and lauryl alcohol, used as a structuring emollient.
How it works
It softens skin and gives balms and creams body by forming a light, non-greasy lipid film.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Viscosity controlling
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.