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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

The olive softener.

What it does

Oil from olives. It softens skin and is a classic soap oil.

Good to know

A 2013 study found olive oil weakened the skin barrier in adults, unlike sunflower oil. People with dry or eczema-prone skin may want to keep that in mind.

Often found in: Soaps, Hand creams, Shampoos

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier (Pediatr Dermatol, 2013) (Independent)
• CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils (2017) (Industry-funded)