Gentle cleansers and emulsifiersEmulsifies
Cetearyl olivate
Cetearyl Olivate
An olive-derived emulsifier that holds Avalon's water and oils together in a cream.
- Origin
- PlantMade from olive oil fatty acids and cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
- Also called
- Olive emulsifier
What it is
An emulsifier made from the fatty acids of olive oil and cetearyl alcohol, a waxy fatty alcohol. It is usually paired with sorbitan olivate, as it is in Avalon.
What it does
Together, the pair hold water and oils in a stable emulsion, which gives Avalon its smooth cream texture.
Why it’s clean
Derived from olive oil. It is named plainly on the list.
