Olivem 1000

Description

Olivem 1000 is a nonionic, PEG-free, self-emulsifying, multifunctional ingredient designed for O/W systems. It has the ability to generate liquid crystal structures that mimic the natural organization of the skin’s stratum corneum. It is a complex combination of olive oil-derived fatty acids that are chemically similar to the phospholipid composition of the skin’s surface.

Vegan suitable.

Benefits

• Biodegradable
• Biomimetic, plant-derived ingredient
• Safe and hypoallergenic
• Imparts excellent spreadability without soaping effect
• Imparts moisturizing properties
• Capable of being used in both skin and hair care formulations
• Helps improve wet combability in hair care formulations
• Suitable for use over a wide pH range of 3.0-12.0
• HLB Value = 8-9

Typical Usage Rate

• 3.0 - 5.0% in O/W emulsions as the primary emulsifier
• 0.5 - 2.0% as a co-emulsifier

INCI Name(s)

Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate