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Olivem 1000

Olivem 1000

Price range: $6.50 through $186.20 USD

INCI: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate

Usage Rate:

Serums & Lotions: 3 – 4%

Lotions & Creams: 7 – 8%

Olivem® 1000 is an easy to use, natural, PEG-free self-emulsifying ingredient derived from olive oil fatty acids, designed to simplify the creation of smooth, stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. It is  Known for its biomimetic properties, it closely resembles the skin’s natural lipid composition, allowing it to deeply moisturize, restore barrier function, and enhance the delivery of active ingredients.

This ingredient is a formulator’s dream—offering ease of use, elegant textures, and a mild, skin-friendly profile ideal for clean beauty brands. It forms liquid crystal structures in emulsions, which mimic the natural organization of lipids in the skin, resulting in excellent hydration and a non-soapy, silky after feel. It’s self-emulsifying properties make it a beginner friendly option for creating luxurious emulsions quickly and easily without professional manufacturing equipment.

● Sensitive skin products
● Night Creams
● Daily moisturizers
● Products for Sensitive Skin
● After-sun Creams and Lotions
● Baby care Creams and Lotions
● Hair conditioning creams

● pH-sensitive actives like AHAs and DHA-based tanners

● Barrier repair serums

Usage Rates:

Serums & Lotions: 3 – 4%

Lotions & Creams: 7 – 8%

• Final formulation should have a pH of 3.0 – 12.0

• Can handle up to 20% oil phase without a co-emulsifier

• The stability is best supported by adding a low concentration of a gum at 0.2%.

• For additional thickening properties, you can add cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, or oliwax LC at 1-2%.

• If you experience “soaping” this can be addressed by adding 0.5 – 2.0% Olivem 2090 to your formulation.

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How to Use

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Weigh and add Olivem® 1000 to your oil phase.

  2. Heat both your oil and water phases to 70–75°C.

  3. Combine phases and use high shear or vigorous mixing to form an emulsion.

  4. Cool down while mixing until the temperature drops below 40°C.

  5. Add heat-sensitive ingredients, adjust pH, and package.

💡 Tip: Use at 3–4% to emulsify up to 20% oils without a co-emulsifier.

  • Liquid crystal emulsions formed by Olivem® 1000 mimic the skin’s lipid barrier

  • Clinically tested to reduce irritation and repair keratinocyte damage

  • Proven to enhance delivery of actives like caffeine into the epidermis

  • Microbiome-safe: Preserves skin’s healthy bacterial diversity even with preservatives

  • INCI Name: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate

  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1.5–4% (can be used up to 5%)

  • Solubility: Oil soluble – add to oil phase

  • pH Stability Range: 4.5–8.0

  • Melting Point: 65–75°C

  • Form: Ivory flakes, easy to handle

  • Storage:  cool, dry place, 10–25°C

  • Palm Status: RSPO Mass Balance Certified 

Safety Data Sheet
COA #952
COA #462
COA #752
COA #251

INCI: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate

Charge: non-ionic

Source: 100% vegan, based on olive chemistry

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