Essentially Natural OliveM 1000

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INCI: Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate

Essentially Natural OliveM 1000 is a natural olive oil-derived emulsifier and thickener used to make oil-in-water creams and lotions. It helps bring oil and water together while contributing a richer, softer skin feel in the finished emulsion. The cream-coloured flake format is easy to weigh into the oil phase before heating. This is a formulation ingredient, not a finished skincare product to use on its own.

♡ Why we love it: We chose to offer this because it helps makers create more polished emulsions with a cushioned, comfortable skin feel while staying aligned with a more natural ingredient approach. It is especially useful when a formula needs both structure and a gentler, more elegant finish.

See all our free formulas for creams and lotions: Creams & Lotions

Also available in Sample Sizes.

This product is certified: Cosmetic Grade and BWC.

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Key properties

INCI Name: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsion Type: Oil-in-water emulsifier
Ionic Nature: Non-ionic
Form: Cream-coloured flakes
Typical Usage Rate: 2% to 8%
Phase: Oil phase
Oil Phase Capacity: Up to 25%
Compatible pH Range: 3 to 12
Certification: COSMOS approved
Compliance: RSPO-certified and compliant

What it's used for

Make moisturising creams and everyday lotions
Build richer night creams and more cushioned emulsions
Support soft, conditioned skin feel in body lotions and hand creams
Improve structure and viscosity in oil-in-water formulations
Create gentle-feeling emulsifier systems for sensitive-skin style products

Who it's for

OliveM 1000 Is For:

DIY formulators making creams and lotions
Emulsions that need better structure, texture, and skin feel
Makers looking for an olive oil-derived emulsifier for oil-in-water systems

OliveM 1000 Is Not For:

Anhydrous products with no water phase
Clear water-only sprays
Use as a finished skincare product straight from the pack

How to use olivem 1000

As an Emulsifier: Use at 2% to 8% in the oil phase, heat with your oils, then emulsify with the heated water phase.
As a Texture Builder: Pair it with suitable oils and fatty ingredients when you want a richer, more cushioned cream or lotion texture.
Processing Tip: Keep the total oil phase at or below 25% for more reliable stability.
Processing Tip: If your formula contains water-soluble additives that may affect stability, add them during cool-down where possible and run a small test batch first.

Safety instructions

For external cosmetic formulation use only
Avoid inhaling dust from flakes
Avoid contact with eyes
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

Faqs

Q: Can OliveM 1000 be used on its own as the only emulsifier?
A: It is commonly used as a co-emulsifier to improve texture and skin feel, though it can also form part of a full emulsifier system depending on the formula.

Q: Is it suitable for oil-in-water emulsions only?
A: Yes. It is intended for oil-in-water creams and lotions rather than water-in-oil systems.

Q: Why should I keep the oil phase at or below 25%?
A: That guideline helps support emulsion stability and reduces the chance of separation in richer formulas.

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