What is "HYDROGENATED ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE" and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

Family: Hydrogenated oil

Comedogenic index: 0

Focus on Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
This ingredient is a hydrogenated form of ethylhexyl olivate derived from olive oil.

Hydrogenated ethyhexyl olivate is ethylhexyl olivate that has been hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process involves the addition of hydrogen molecules to transform a liquid into a solid or semi-solid state.
Ethylhexyl olivate itself is an ester of skin-conditioning fatty acids derived from olive oil.
Like its liquid form, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate functions as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in skin and hair care products, and is touted as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to silicones.

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