Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters 20 ml

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters: The Water-Soluble Emollient for Silky Skin and Hair

Introducing Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters (INCI: Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters)—a multi-functional, naturally derived component from Japan. This transparent to light yellow, medium viscosity liquid is an innovative emollient and mild co-emulsifier derived from natural olive oil. Highly valued for its exceptional water solubility, it provides the moisturizing and conditioning benefits of olive oil without the greasy residue. It’s an essential ingredient for creating premium, silky-smooth cosmetic and personal care products for a global audience.

Product Description and Key Benefits

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters is a refined, non-ionic surfactant and emollient that is easily incorporated into the water phase of any formula. Its primary function is to enhance the sensory properties of cosmetic products, improving spreadability and giving a light, conditioning feel. It is highly compatible with surfactants and other emulsifiers, making it a versatile booster for product performance across the cosmetic spectrum.

Key properties and advantages:

• Natural Origin Emollient: Derived from natural olive oil, providing deep conditioning properties.

• Exceptional Water Solubility: Easily dissolves in water, making it perfect for aqueous solutions like toners, micellar waters, and clear body washes.

• Superior Skin Conditioning: Increases skin and hair moisture, imparting silkiness and smoothness without a heavy or greasy film.

• Co-Emulsifier and Stabilizer: Helps to stabilize emulsions and improves their texture and shine.

• Irritation Reduction: Significantly reduces the irritating effects of surfactants (SLES, SLS) in cleansing products, making them milder and suitable for sensitive skin.

• Absorption Booster: Enhances the action of other actives and oils, ensuring they are effectively delivered to the skin and hair.

• Rapid Absorption: Quickly absorbed into the skin, preventing unwanted oiliness.

Applications and Usage Areas

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters is highly versatile and used in a vast array of high-quality cosmetic, hair care, and household products due to its moisturizing and sensory-improving qualities.

1. Skincare and Facial Products:

• Micellar Water and Cleansers: The perfect ingredient for gentle, effective cleansing systems, helping to dissolve oil-soluble impurities while soothing the skin and reducing irritation from washing agents. Dosage: 1–2%.

• Creams, Lotions, and Gels: Used as a mild emollient to improve texture, distribution, and skin feel, giving products a silky finish without heaviness. Ideal for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Dosage: 1–5%.

• Serums and Masks: Enhances the penetration and effectiveness of other actives like vitamins and peptides, supporting the skin barrier function. Dosage: 0.5–2%.

• Aftershave Products: Calms and softens skin after shaving, restoring lost lipids.

2. Hair Care Products:

• Shampoos and Conditioners: Acts as an excellent softening and anti-static component, making hair manageable, shiny, and protected from dryness. Reduces the harshness of strong surfactants. Dosage: 0.5–3%.

• Hair Masks and Sprays: Restores the lipid layer of the hair, facilitates detangling, and adds a healthy look.

• Leave-In Conditioners: Provides lightweight conditioning and shine without buildup.

3. Decorative Cosmetics:

• Lip Glosses, Lipsticks, and Foundations: Functions as a softening agent and pigment carrier in cosmetic bases, ensuring smooth application, preventing dryness, and improving product adherence to the skin. Dosage: 0.5–4%.

• BB/CC Creams and Highlighters: Contributes to a light texture and an improved glide.

4. Household and Professional Chemistry:

• Mild Cleansing Formulas: Included in gentle cleaning agents such as baby shampoos, liquid hand soaps, shower gels, and foam bath products due to its compatibility with surfactants and its mildness. Dosage: 0.5–5%.

• SPA Products and Massage Oils: Used as a non-greasy base in professional SPA treatments and massage formulas.

Recipe: Ultra-Mild Cleansing Micellar Water

Create a gentle, yet effective, micellar water that removes makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin, utilizing the soothing and dissolving properties of Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters.

Ingredients:

• 96.5 g Distilled Water

• 2 g Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

• 1 g Glycerin (Humectant)

• 0.5 g Preservative (e.g., Spectrastat)

Instructions for preparation:

Prepare the Base: In a clean, sanitized beaker, measure the distilled water.

Incorporate the Emollient: Add the Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters directly into the water. Stir gently and thoroughly until the oil is completely dispersed, creating a clear or slightly opalescent solution.

Add Humectant and Preservative: Add the glycerin and the preservative. Continue to stir slowly until the mixture is uniform. Avoid shaking to prevent excessive foaming.

Final Check: Ensure the solution is clear and uniform. The mild surfactant properties of the Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters will create the cleansing micelles.

Packaging: Pour the finished micellar water into a sterile bottle.

Recommendations:

• Dosage: The 2% concentration is ideal for effective makeup removal in a micellar solution without leaving residue.

• Dispersion: Because Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters is water-soluble, it easily disperses without heat or high-shear mixing, simplifying the process.

• Application: Use the micellar water on a cotton pad to gently wipe the face, eyes, and lips to remove makeup and impurities. No rinsing is required.

• Enhancement: You can add 0.5% of a calming active like Allantoin or Panthenol for added skin soothing benefits.