Emulsifier

Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate

INCI: POTASSIUM OLIVATE/SUNFLOWERSEEDATE

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate?

Potassium Olivate/Sunflowerseedate is the product obtained by the hydrolysis of a mixture of Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with potassium hydroxide.

Its declared cosmetic functions are cleansing, emulsifying and surfactant.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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