Olivem® 1000

Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate. Olivem® 1000 by Hallstar acts as an emulsifying (O/W) and moisturizing agent. It is a white to ivory waxy flakes at 20°C and is PEG-free self-emulsifying multifunctional ingredient. It is a complex combination of fatty acids, chemically similar to the lipidic composition of the skin surface. It has the ability to generate liquid crystal structures that mimic the stratum corneum organization. As the sole emulsifier, Olivem® 1000 provides a deep moisturizing effect with excellent spreadability and no soapy-effect. It has good compatibility with dihydroxyacetone and with alpha-hydroxy acids and is useful in formulations with pH 3–12. Used in daily wear and after-sun skin care, eye area color cosmetics, facial cleansers, facial color cosmetics, facial skin care, hair conditioners, hand & body care, nail care and self-tanners products. It is Ecocert certified and COSMOS approved.