Exploring the Naturally Nourishing Benefits of Olivatis®

Today, we’re exploring the benefits of Olivatis® emulsifiers with Federico Medolla, Managing Director of Medolla Iberia, S.L.

To start, tell us about Olivatis^® emulsifiers.

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: Olivatis® is a family of high-performing, natural emulsifiers from Coast Southwest and Medolla Limited. Sustainability is an integral part of Medolla’s vision and values.

The Olivatis® product line includes, in addition to conventional emulsifiers, four PEG-free / COSMOS-approved / ECOCERT emulsifiers:

What are the benefits of olive oil as a raw material?

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: Olive oil is a very ancient, popular, renewable, and sustainable raw material. Olive trees can be grown in extreme climatic conditions, where few other woody crops survive. Olive trees do not require high amounts of water; seventy percent of the world’s olive orchards are rain-fed.

Tell us about Medolla Iberia, S.L.’s manufacturing practices.

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: In addition to the choice of the most sustainable raw materials, our manufacturing process has been created to minimize the consumption of electricity, gas, and water. Our chemical processes do not involve toxic auxiliaries, and our yield is basically 100 percent of the raw materials used, net of reaction water.

What are the unique benefits of Olivatis® PEG-free emulsifiers for formulators?

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: The numerous benefits of olive oil have been known for thousands of years as ancient populations used it to moisturize and rejuvenate skin. Our PEG-free, natural COSMOS-approved emulsifiers have been designed to meet formulators’ growing demand for high-performing, sustainable, and safe ingredients.

Olivatis® emulsifiers are cost-effective ingredients in a broad range of applications. Olivatis® emulsifiers are easy-to-use, have no impact on smell or color, impart a velvety, luxurious feel, never leave behind white streaks or stickiness, and are very safe. They are chemically straightforward and reliable. Olive oil and its derivatives are an effective option for people who have sensitivities to other substances. For formulators seeking a sustainable emulsifier for products that will appeal to green, clean, or eco-minded consumers, Olivatis® emulsifiers are the perfect solution.

What kinds of products are Olivatis® emulsifiers meant for?

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: Olivatis® emulsifiers work well for a wide range of products including:

Moisturizers
Skin butters, oils, lotions, and massage oils
Sunscreens
Baby products like soap, shampoo, lotions, and wet wipes
Hair care formulations including shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments, masks, and hair butters
Bath bombs and salts
Color cosmetics like lip gloss and lipstick
Makeup removers

What are the trending claims Olivatis^® emulsifiers hit?

Medolla Iberia, S.L.: Olivatis® emulsifiers adhere to three trending claims: natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly. Olivatis® ingredients have been designed not only to deliver outstanding ingredients to the personal care marketplace, but also to deliver products that meet individual, social, and environmental needs.