Fermentoil Olive

Bioactive Fermented Olive Oil for Enhanced Skin Absorption and Nourishment

INCI Name: Pseudozyma Epicola, Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate

Fermentoil Olive is a high-performance, bioactive oil created through the precise fermentation of premium olive oil. This process enhances bioavailability, breaking down triglycerides into more readily absorbed free fatty acids and beneficial metabolites. The result is a nourishing oil with a lighter, less greasy skin feel than traditional olive oil, providing superior moisturization, potent antioxidant protection, and barrier-repairing benefits for both skin and hair formulations.

Solubility Notes:

Oil-soluble, incorporate into the oil phase of your formulation. Stable with gentle heating.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Nourishing Facial Oils

Delivers essential fatty acids and vitamins with a luxurious, non-greasy finish for a healthy, radiant complexion.
Barrier Repair Creams

Strengthens and supports the skin's natural lipid barrier, reducing transepidermal water loss and improving resilience.
Hydrating Body Lotions & Oils

Provides deep, lasting moisture for the body with enhanced penetration, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple.
Hair & Scalp Treatments

Conditions and nourishes the hair shaft and scalp, improving shine and manageability without weighing hair down.
Oil-to-Milk Cleansers

Effectively dissolves makeup and impurities in gentle cleansing formulations while leaving the skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Anti-Aging Moisturizers

Infuses formulations with antioxidants to help protect skin from environmental stressors and reduce the visible signs of aging.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Fermentoil Olive

How Fermentation Unlocks Olive Oil’s Potential

Fermentoil Olive is created using a specialized fermentation process with the yeast Pseudozyma epicola. This bio-transformation enhances the properties of traditional olive oil by breaking down larger triglyceride molecules into smaller, more skin-compatible components, including free fatty acids (such as oleic acid), monoglycerides, and diglycerides. This structural change improves the oil’s ability to penetrate the skin, delivering nutrients more effectively. The process also generates beneficial metabolites and results in a lighter, more elegant skin feel compared to unfermented olive oil.

Formulation Guidelines & Technical Advantages

Easily incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions, Fermentoil Olive can be gently heated alongside other oils and butters. With a recommended usage rate of 2–10%, it suits everything from daily moisturizers to intensive treatment oils. Its enhanced bioavailability makes it an excellent carrier for other oil-soluble actives, potentially improving their efficacy. The unique texture can elevate the sensory profile of a formula by reducing greasiness often associated with traditional plant oils. It is stable across a broad range of cosmetic formulations.

Key Formulation Benefits

Enhanced Skin Absorption: Fermentation reduces molecular size and increases skin affinity, promoting deeper, more efficient delivery than standard olive oil.
Superior Moisturization: Provides lasting hydration by delivering a higher concentration of free fatty acids that support the skin’s natural barrier.
Potent Antioxidant Protection: Retains the rich antioxidant profile of olive oil to help neutralize free radicals and protect from environmental stressors.
Improved Sensory Profile: Offers a lighter, less greasy skin feel suitable for a wider range of skin types and product formats.
Increased Bioavailability: Fermentation unlocks and concentrates beneficial components, making them more accessible for skin utilization.
Multi-Functional Efficacy: Versatile for facial, body, and hair care applications to provide moisturization, nourishment, and protection.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Barrier Repair, Deep Hydration, Moisturizing & Hydration
INCI Name	Pseudozyma Epicola, Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate
Usage Rate	2%-10%
Active Type	Fermented Oils
Solubility	Oil-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Physical Form	Oil
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Fermentoil Olive

Fermentoil Olive is bio-transformed through fermentation, breaking down larger oil molecules into smaller, more skin-compatible components. This results in enhanced penetration, a lighter, less greasy feel, and increased bioavailability of nourishing fatty acids compared to regular olive oil.

The typical usage rate is 2% to 10%. Use 2–5% for daily-use lotions and creams, and 5–10% for rich facial oils, intensive repair creams, and targeted treatments.

Yes. Its lightweight, nourishing profile makes it excellent for hair and scalp care to condition, add shine, and moisturize without a heavy, greasy feel.

Yes. Besides improving absorption and skin feel, fermentation can generate beneficial metabolites and effectively “pre-digests” the oil, making inherent vitamins and fatty acids more accessible to the skin.

Add it to the oil phase. It is oil-soluble, can be gently heated with other oil-phase ingredients, and is stable under typical cosmetic manufacturing conditions.

Olive oil is historically well-tolerated, and fermentation can further enhance compatibility. As with any ingredient, patch test the final formulation.

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