Hydrogenated Olive Oil
A thickened olive oil. It softens skin and adds body to creams. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A functional emollient. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil is olive oil with added hydrogen, which makes it thicker and semisolid. It adds body to balms and creams, softens skin, and reinforces the surface lipid layer. This is a functional component with some barrier value. Its main job is texture and light occlusion: it leaves skin soft and helps slow water loss. It is not a corrective active, though its barrier support is useful on dry skin. It acts at the surface with no meaningful systemic absorption, so its use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is fine. Tolerance is good: low irritation potential and low allergy risk. Comedogenicity is moderate (2), worth considering on oily or acne-prone skin, especially in rich occlusive formulas, where it is better to watch how the skin responds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil safe during pregnancy?
Hydrogenated Olive Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Hydrogenated Olive Oil for?
Hydrogenated Olive Oil suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Hydrogenated Olive Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
A thickened olive oil.
Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 2/5 – low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Hydrogenated Olive Oil?
The INCI name is Hydrogenated Olive Oil.
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