Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables is the hydrogenated residue that is left over from the saponification of olive oil as "unsaponifiable". The product is used in cosmetic formulations. Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables acts as a skin care product, emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and hair codifying agent (makes the hair easy to comb, soft, smooth and shiny and gives it volume)."Hydrogenated" means: treated with hydrogen (hydrogenated or hardened).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020