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Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate/Sorbitan Olivate

emulsifieremollientskin protectant

INCI Name

Cetearyl Olivate, So...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

9/10

Category

emulsifiers

What It Does

This PEG-free emulsifier blend is derived from olive oil fatty acids and represents a natural alternative to traditional ethoxylated emulsifiers. Cetearyl Olivate (the fatty alcohol component) and Sorbitan Olivate (the sorbitan ester) work synergistically to create stable oil-in-water emulsions with a luxurious skin feel. Formulators favor this combination for natural and organic cosmetics because it produces creams and lotions with excellent sensory properties—rich yet non-greasy texture—while meeting clean beauty standards and providing biomimetic compatibility with the skin's natural lipid barrier.

Stabilizes oil-water mixtures
Creates elegant cream textures
Enables layered formulations
Improves ingredient distribution

Technical Properties

HLB Value

8

Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

low

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

nonionic surfactantsplant oils and buttershumectantsmost emollientsbotanical extractsvitamins

Avoid Combining

strong cationic ingredientshigh concentrations of electrolytesextreme pH conditions below 3 or above 10
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

9/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

olive oil fatty acids

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