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Cetearyl Olivate

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A waxy ingredient made from cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil.

Helps oil and water mix into a stable cream and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying
Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning
Improves glideOfficial EU function: Slip modifier