What skin types is Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate good for?

Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate?

Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate works well with Ceramides, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate safe to use every day?

Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 3–6% in emulsion formulations.

Cetearyl Olivate / Sorbitan Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate

Also known as: Olivem 1000 · Sorbitan Olivate · Olive-derived Emulsifier

EmulsifierEmollientBarrier repair

“An olive-derived emulsifier that mimics skin lipids and reinforces the barrier.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

3–6%

What it does

Cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate (together known as Olivem 1000) are olive oil-derived emulsifiers that form a liquid crystal structure similar to the skin's own lamellar body system. This unique property allows them to not only emulsify oil and water but also to actively reinforce the skin barrier and improve ingredient delivery.

Benefits

Emulsifier that mimics skin's own lamellar structure
Actively reinforces the skin barrier
Improves penetration of co-formulated actives
Derived from renewable olive oil
Gentle and well-tolerated

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

All skin

Works well with

Ceramides ›Cholesterol ›Hyaluronic Acid ›

How to use

A base emulsifier in creams and lotions. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 3–6% in emulsion formulations