Scientific name: Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed Powder
Classification: Plant-based mechanical exfoliant.
Exfoliants.
Stories from Nature
The olive tree is a very long-lived evergreen plant that can live for hundreds of years. It is scientifically known as Olea Europaea and belongs to the Oleaceae family.
The fruit, the olive, is an oval-shaped drupe containing a pit, the processing of which yields a wide variety of resources: from organic fuels to dietary supplements.
Olive pit powder is an exfoliating active ingredient obtained through the careful processing, micronization, and sifting of the seed (pit) of theOlea Europaea—the plant that defines the Mediterranean landscape and belongs to the Oleaceae family.
This process yields microgranules with a calibrated particle size, featuring a smooth yet highly effective texture, ideal for mechanical dermabrasion that preserves the skin’s integrity.
Benefits
The effectiveness of the microgranules lies in their ability to promote targeted physical exfoliation. Their primary function is the mechanical removal of dead cells, impurities, and superficial hyperkeratinization of the stratum corneum.
Focus on the Body and Hands:
Their use in body and hand scrub formulations is particularly strategic. These areas of the skin, being subjected to greater mechanical and environmental stress, often have a thicker stratum corneum (e.g., elbows, knees, heels, knuckles).
Olive pit microgranules offer the perfect balance between intensity and effectiveness:
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Stimulation of cell turnover: massaging with the microgranules accelerates the skin’s natural cell renewal process, which is essential for maintaining a vibrant and elastic complexion.
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Improved skin texture: the skin appears smoother, with a refined texture and a surface that feels soft to the touch.
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Increased skin receptivity: by removing the devitalized surface layer, the skin is prepared to absorb the active ingredients of subsequent treatments (moisturizing, nourishing, or firming) with maximum effectiveness.
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Reactivation of microcirculation: the massage technique required to apply the scrub stimulates superficial skin microcirculation, improving tissue oxygenation and nourishment.
