Description

Olivem® 1000: Naturally Derived Olive-Based Emulsifier for Elegant, Stable Creams & Lotions

For Enhanced Performance, Combine With

To maximise the performance, aesthetics and functionality of Olivem® 1000 formulations, pair it with complementary ingredients that enhance hydration, barrier support, stability and skin feel.

• Hydroxyethyl Urea — long-lasting hydration and improved skin comfort

• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) — soothing, moisturising and barrier-support benefits

• Ceramide Complex  — skin-identical lipid replenishment and advanced barrier repair

• Olive Squalane — lightweight emollience with a luxurious, silky finish

• Jojoba Oil — biomimetic emollience and excellent skin compatibility

• Shea Butter — rich nourishment and improved barrier protection

• Cocoa Butter — occlusive moisturisation for dry skin formulations

• Cetyl Alcohol — enhances viscosity, stability and cream body

• Cetearyl Alcohol — improves texture and produces richer cream systems

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — antioxidant protection for oil-rich formulations

Formulation Pairing — Multiple Intelligent Pathways

Lightweight Daily Facial Lotion

Olivem® 1000 + Olive Squalane + Hydroxyethyl Urea

→ Elegant lightweight moisturisation + silky skin feel + long-lasting hydration

Ideal for everyday facial moisturisers designed for normal, combination and dehydrated skin.

Barrier Repair Moisturiser

Olivem® 1000 + Ceramide Complex + Panthenol

→ Biomimetic emulsification + barrier lipid replenishment + soothing support

Perfect for formulations targeting compromised, dry or sensitive skin.

Luxury Body Cream

Olivem® 1000 + Shea Butter + Cetyl Alcohol

→ Rich cream texture + improved stability + luxurious skin cushion

Excellent for premium body creams with outstanding sensory performance.

Mature Skin Moisturiser

Olivem® 1000 + Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate + Coenzyme Q10

→ Antioxidant protection + elegant skin feel + advanced moisturising system

Suitable for sophisticated anti-ageing formulations.

Sensitive Skin Cream

Olivem® 1000 + Allantoin + Hydroxyethyl Urea

→ Comfort-focused hydration + soothing support + elegant cream texture

Designed for reactive or easily irritated skin.

After-Sun Recovery Lotion

Olivem® 1000 + Aloe Vera Extract + Panthenol

→ Lightweight hydration + cooling comfort + skin recovery support

Creates elegant after-sun emulsions with excellent spreadability.

Ingredient Comparisons & Alternatives

Olivem® 1000 vs Emulsifying Wax NF

Both ingredients create stable oil-in-water emulsions, but they are designed for different formulation goals. Emulsifying Wax NF is a reliable, cost-effective synthetic emulsifier that is easy to formulate with, making it popular for everyday lotions and creams. Olivem® 1000, on the other hand, is naturally derived from olive oil, PEG-free, COSMOS approved, and produces more elegant emulsions with superior skin feel, excellent moisturisation and liquid crystal structures that closely mimic the skin’s natural lipid barrier. Formulators seeking premium natural skincare often prefer Olivem® 1000.

Olivem® 1000 vs Vegetal (Montanov 68)

Both Olivem® 1000 and Vegetal are naturally derived emulsifiers suitable for modern skincare formulations. Olivem® 1000 generally produces richer, silkier creams with enhanced moisturising properties and a luxurious sensory profile, while Vegetal creates lighter emulsions with faster absorption. They are both excellent choices, with the decision often depending on the desired texture and finished skin feel.

Olivem® 1000 vs Sepigel 305

Although they are sometimes used together, these ingredients perform very different roles. Olivem® 1000 is a primary emulsifier responsible for creating stable oil-in-water emulsions, while Sepigel 305 is a polymeric emulsifier and rheology modifier that builds viscosity and creates elegant gel-cream textures. Many advanced formulations combine both ingredients to achieve outstanding stability, texture and sensory performance.

Olivem® 1000 vs Sucragel® CF

Olivem® 1000 vs Sucragel® CF

Although both ingredients can be used to create elegant skincare products, they are designed for different formulation approaches. Olivem® 1000 is a premium hot-process oil-in-water emulsifier that excels at producing stable creams and lotions with a luxurious skin feel and biomimetic liquid crystal structures. Sucragel® CF is a multifunctional cold-process emulsifying and oil-structuring system that creates innovative textures such as gel-to-milk cleansers, oil gels, cleansing balms, massage gels, scrubs, creams and lotions. If your goal is a classic cream or lotion, Olivem® 1000 is the better choice. For cold-process formulations and innovative sensory textures, Sucragel® CF offers greater creative flexibility.

Formulation Inspiration

Barrier Repair Cream

Distilled Water — 62.7%

Glycerine — 4%

Hydroxyethyl Urea — 3%

Shea Butter — 8%

Olive Squalane — 5%

Olivem® 1000 — 5%

Ceramide Complex — 4%

Panthenol — 2%

Vitamin E — 0.5%

Preservative — 0.8%

Lactic Acid / Sodium Hydroxide — q.s. to pH 5–5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Olivem® 1000 used for?

Olivem® 1000 is a naturally derived primary emulsifier used to create stable oil-in-water creams, lotions and moisturisers with elegant texture and excellent skin feel.

2. Can Olivem® 1000 be used as the only emulsifier?

Yes. One of Olivem® 1000’s biggest advantages is that it performs exceptionally well as a stand-alone primary emulsifier in many lotion and cream formulations.

3. Is Olivem® 1000 natural?

Olivem® 1000 is naturally derived from olive oil, PEG-free and COSMOS approved, making it an excellent choice for naturally inspired and clean beauty formulations.

4. What percentage should I use?

Most formulations use between 1.5–4%, with 3–4% typically recommended for richer creams and higher viscosity emulsions.

5. Which phase should Olivem® 1000 be added to?

Olivem® 1000 is oil soluble and should be completely melted into the oil phase before emulsification.

6. Can Olivem® 1000 be combined with fatty alcohols?

Yes. Many formulators combine it with Cetyl Alcohol or Cetearyl Alcohol to improve viscosity, stability and cream body, particularly in richer formulations.

7. Is Olivem® 1000 suitable for beginners?

Yes. Although it is a premium emulsifier, it is relatively straightforward to formulate with when good emulsification practices are followed.

8. What makes Olivem® 1000 different from conventional emulsifiers?

Unlike many traditional emulsifiers, Olivem® 1000 forms liquid crystal structures that closely resemble the organisation of the skin’s natural lipid barrier. This contributes to improved moisturisation, superior skin feel and more elegant finished products.

Shelf Life & Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and excessive heat.

Olivem® 1000 has a shelf life of up to 5 years when stored under recommended conditions. Proper storage helps preserve its emulsification performance and ensures consistent formulation results.

The Skin Foodie Formulation Standard

At Skin Foodie, we believe exceptional skincare begins with exceptional ingredients and thoughtful formulation design. Our ingredients are carefully sourced to help formulators create products that are effective, stable, and beautifully balanced.

Because in cosmetic science, selecting the right ingredient is only the beginning, how ingredients are combined is what transforms a formula into a high-performance product.

Disclaimer

For cosmetic formulation use only. Not intended for ingestion or internal use.

All formulators are responsible for conducting appropriate compatibility, stability, preservative efficacy, pH and performance testing before commercial production.

The information provided on this page is intended for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical, pharmaceutical or regulatory advice.