PEG-7 Olivate is a water-soluble ester derived from olive oil, offering a luxurious, lightweight emollient that enhances skin hydration and conditioning. This multifunctional ingredient balances moisture without greasiness, making it ideal for various formulations, from creams and lotions to serums, cleansers, and hair care products. Its exceptional skin-softening properties help improve texture, while its gentle, non-comedogenic nature makes it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. As a naturally derived emulsifier and dispersing agent, PEG-7 Olivate enhances the spreadability and absorption of active ingredients, allowing for a smooth, silky finish in any formulation. Whether used in oil-in-water emulsions, micellar waters, or conditioning treatments, this versatile ingredient ensures hydration, softness, and a non-greasy afterfeel, elevating the overall performance of your skincare or hair care products. NOTE: we prefer the Cromollient SCE (when in stock)
INCI: PEG-7 Olivate Physical Form: Light Yellow Liquid Applications: Topical Usage Rate: Up to 10% (start at a .5% or lower) Solubility: Water Soluble and Oil Dispersible
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
