Olive Oil

Olive Oil: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil 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.

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

Fatty Acid Profile

Oleic 63-81%

Palmitic 7-14%

Linoleic 5-15%

Stearic 3-5%