- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Also listed as
- Olive Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Products that contain Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel
- Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
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Frequently asked questions
Is Olive Oil comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Olive Oil (INCI: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. High in oleic acid, which can weaken the barrier and feed fungal acne.
Is Olive Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Olive Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Olive Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Olive Oil.