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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil; rich in oleic acid and squalene

Safety Notes

Well-established; rich in oleic acid and natural squalene; some evidence of disrupting skin barrier in premature babies (use with caution in neonates); good emollient for general use

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning

Category

Vegetable Oil

Common In

Moisturisers, cleansing oils, soaps, baby massage oils

Origin

Plant (olive fruit)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil safe to use in skincare?

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Well-established; rich in oleic acid and natural squalene; some evidence of disrupting skin barrier in premature babies (use with caution in neonates); good emollient for general use

Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil allowed in India?

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil used for in cosmetics?

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers, cleansing oils, soaps, baby massage oils.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS8001-25-0
EC232-277-0

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