Cosmetic V Food Grade Olive Oil

[sdcandles]

I have been using cosmetic grade olive oil for my soap making. Unfortunately my supplier has run out and I need to make a batch straight away. Can I use food grade olive oil instead? I sell the soap, so I need it to be the same quality/finished product.

Thanks
Richard

 

[Chris_S]

Dont know what the difference in quality is but iv been using food grade olive oil and iv not seen anyone mention they use cosmetic grade olive oil I didnt even know that it existed

 

[DeeAnna]

My recollection is a cosmetic grade oil might not actually be one specific type of oil -- it might be a blend of several different oils that meet certain standards. So cosmetic grade olive might not actually be 100% olive oil; it might be a blend of, say, olive, soy, etc. Or whatever.

I haven't researched this, however -- just passing on what someone said some time ago here on SMF.

 

[shunt2011]

Deanna is correct. Cosmetic grade isn’t all olive oil. It also has other oils that are similar in SAP value. It’s also a blend of different grades of OO unless things have changed. I looked into it years ago and the supplier provided the information. Same goes with Cosmetic Avocado oil. I stopped using them due to them not being what they claimed to be. There was a huge discussion on a forum too but can’t remember where. I only use food grade OO.