Glyceryl Olivate
What Glyceryl Olivate is & what it does
Glyceryl Olivate is an emulsifier made by combining glycerin with the fatty acids of olive oil. It helps blend oil and water phases into a stable cream or lotion while adding a soft, skin-friendly emollient feel. Because it is derived from olive oil, it is often chosen for products marketed as natural or gentle. It is generally considered well tolerated and is widely used in moisturizers and sunscreen bases.
What is Glyceryl Olivate?
Glyceryl Olivate is an emulsifier made from glycerin and the fatty acids of olive oil. It is used to blend the oil and water parts of a formula into a stable cream or lotion.
What does Glyceryl Olivate do in skincare?
It emulsifies the product and adds a soft, emollient feel from its olive-derived fatty acids. This helps create smooth, stable moisturizers and sunscreen bases.
Is Glyceryl Olivate safe?
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated, with no concerns listed here. As an olive-derived emulsifier it is often used in products positioned as natural or mild.
Sunscreens with Glyceryl Olivate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bionike No-shine Face Fluid SPF 50+
94/100
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Comfort Zone Water Soul Eco Sun Cream SPF30
94/100
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Davines Su Protective Sun Cream SPF 30
94/100
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Bionike No-shine Face Fluid SPF 30
92/100
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Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Color Perfect SPF 50
86/100