Ingredient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate is an olive-oil-derived ester, stabilized by hydrogenation.
What it does — It gives a cushiony, lipid-like slip that is close to skin's own sebum, softening and smoothing without heaviness.
Typical use — Barrier creams and eye creams that want olive-lipid nourishment with better oxidation stability than raw plant oil.
Who it suits / good to know — Skin-compatible and well tolerated; often paired with other olive derivatives in barrier-focused formulas.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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