OLIVE ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
OLIVE ACID
Safety grade: A
Olive acid is a fatty acid derived from olive oil that helps make products thicker and creamier. It also helps oils and water mix together better in cosmetic formulas.
This ingredient thickens cosmetic products to create a richer texture and acts as a surfactant to help blend different product components together smoothly.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A