Olive Oil Extra Virgin

Olive Oil Extra Virgin: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is obtained from the first press of the olives creating the purest quality available which is particularly suited to skin and hair care preparations.

Olive oil extra virgin, has numerous benefits when added to personal care recipes or applied topically.

It is an excellent natural moisturiser, making it ideal for dry and sensitive skin. The oleic acid found in olive oil helps to penetrate deeply into the skin, providing hydration and creating a barrier that locks in moisture.

The antioxidants in olive oil, including vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, are known for their anti-ageing effects. These antioxidants help neutralise free radicals that contribute to the breakdown of skin cells.

This oil is a natural and gentle alternative to chemical-based makeup removers. Its ability to dissolve oil-based makeup like mascara, foundation, and lipstick makes it an effective cleanser. Use neat or add to make up remover formulations.

This oil is also an excellent solution for dry, chapped lips. Its moisturizing properties help restore softness and smoothness to the lips making it a perfect addition to lip balm recipes.

Olive oil is a fantastic natural conditioner that can be used to nourish and hydrate dry, damaged hair. The oil penetrates the hair shaft, moisturising and strengthening the hair. It can help reduce frizz, enhance shine, and improve the overall texture of the hair. Can be used as it is as or added to hair mask formulations.

Olive oil can also be beneficial for the scalp. Its anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce scalp irritation, dryness, and dandruff. By massaging olive oil into the scalp, it can help nourish hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth.

It is also known for its ability to nourish both nails and cuticles. Adding to cuticle oil formulations can help strengthen nails and reduce brittleness, promoting healthy nail growth.

For the body, it makes amazing body scrubs when mixed with salt or sugar. It can also be used as a natural shaving cream alternative.

It has excellent skin conditioning properties and has a rich fatty acid profile with a composition of phenols that contribute to anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties.

Olive oil also contains squalene which has a profile similar to the sebum our own skin produces to protect, moisturise and retain hydration.  It is suitable for all skin types particularly dry, chapped and mature.

In soap making, olive oil can be used at up to 100% where it creates a firm, gently cleansing and conditioning soap that is known as Castile.

Olive oil is an edible oil primarily produced in Europe with Spain in particular, having a long and traditional history of olive oil cultivation and use for diet and skin care.