Texture Enhancer

Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 10 Sep 2026

Also known as: Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids Glycerides

At a glance

Oil May feed Fungal Acne

Addresses

Ageing, Dehydration

What Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil?

Hydrogenated olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants; can help increase the viscosity and emolliency of a formula. Hydrogenating the oil changes it from its natural liquid state into a solid.

Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019, pages 1575-1579
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2017, page 51S-129S

How widely it's used

0.2%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Moisturisers

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL
Function
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling

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