Scientific name: Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed Powder
Classification: Plant-derived mechanical exfoliant.
Exfoliants.
Tales from Nature.
The olive tree is a very long-lived evergreen plant and can live for hundreds of years. It is known scientifically as Olea Europaea and belongs to the Oleaceae family.
The fruit, the olive, is an oval-shaped drupe that contains the kernel, from the processing of which many resources can be obtained: from organic fuels to food supplements.
Olive kernel powder is an exfoliating active obtained from the careful processing, micronization and sieving of the seed (kernel) ofOlea Europaea, the defining plant of the Mediterranean landscape, belonging to the Oleaceae family.
This process allows obtaining microgranules of a calibrated grain size, with a smooth but highly effective profile, ideal for a mechanical dermo-abrasion action that respects skin integrity.
Benefits
The effectiveness of 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 Body and Hands:
Application in body and hand scrub formulations is particularly strategic. These skin areas, being subjected to greater mechanical and environmental stresses, often have a thicker stratum corneum (e.g., elbows, knees, heels, knuckles).
Olive kernel microgranules offer the perfect balance of intensity and efficacy:
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Stimulating Cellular Turnover: Massage with the microgranules accelerates physiological cell turnover, which is essential for maintaining vital and elastic skin.
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Improved Skin Texture: The skin immediately appears smoother, the texture refined and the skin surface exceptionally soft to the touch.
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Increased Skin Receptivity: By eliminating the devitalized surface layer, the skin is prepared to receive the active ingredients of subsequent treatments (moisturizing, nourishing or firming) with maximum effectiveness.
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Reactivation of Microcirculation: The massotherapeutic act required for the application of the scrub stimulates the superficial skin microcirculation, improving tissue oxygenation and nourishment.
