Description - Olivem 300 is a high-performance, water-soluble functional lipid derived from olive oil, designed to elevate the sensory profile and performance of your handmade formulations. This multifunctional ester offers superb emolliency, sebum-recovery, and long-lasting hydration while delivering a silky, non-greasy skin feel. It acts as a solubilizer, lubricant, co-emulsifier, and superfatting agent—making it an elegant choice for premium skin, hair, and personal care formulations, especially those intended for sensitive or baby care.
Benefits -
Luxurious emollient with long-term moisturizing effects
Enhances skin smoothness and softness
Effective solubilizing agent for essential oils and fragrances
Provides sebum recovery and strengthens skin’s lipid barrier
Lubricates and softens without greasiness
Self-disperses in water for easy formulation
Supports foam and viscosity in surfactant systems
90%+ biodegradable, non-irritating & PEG-free
VOC-free: environmentally compliant alternative to Texanol
Uses -
Face & body mists, room sprays, hand washes
Moisturizers, baby lotions, and creams for delicate skin
Cleansing oils, balms, and after-bath oils
Shampoos, conditioners & hair care products
Bar soaps, daily wear sun care & shaving products
Fragrance solubilizer in personal care
Application -
In aqueous systems: Enhances hydration, solubilizes actives, softens formulations
In oil-based systems: Boosts cleansing power & rinse-off, improves spreadability
In surfactants: Makes cleansing products more moisturizing and gentle
Ideal for use in transparent gels, emulsions, or mists
Solubility - Soluble in water, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, mineral oil (dispersible), and vegetable oils (dispersible)
pH Value - Compatible with formulations in the pH range of 3–12
Usage Rate -
0.5–2% as refatting agent in toiletries
1–10% as a fragrance solubilizer
2–5% as a moisturizer or emollient
3–5% in color cosmetics for adhesion and nourishment
Up to 84% depending on formulation type
How to Add to Formulations -
Mix into the heated oil phase of your formulation
Blend thoroughly with the water phase using a mini mixer or hand blender
For surfactant-based products or sprays, it can be added directly and stirred to self-disperse