Scientific name: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Classification: Vegetable Oil
Nourishing, emollient, moisturizing.
Stories from Nature
The olive tree is a millennia-old Mediterranean plant that has always been a symbol of regeneration. Olive oil, already known to the ancient Romans for its healing and cosmetic properties, is now prized for its extraordinary affinity with the skin: the composition of its triglycerides is similar to that of the skin’s sebum, making it one of the natural lipids most compatible with the epidermis’s hydrolipid barrier.
Olive oil, a symbol of Mediterranean tradition, has always been used as an emollient, softener, and soother for dry, flaky skin, restoring its elasticity and radiance. It has long been a powerful beauty ingredient for our bodies.
Its properties have long been known: oil-based compresses, ointments, and balms were used in the daily lives of the ancient Romans and were the beauty secret of women from all walks of life, as well as a remedy for wounds and a moisturizing treatment for athletes of the time.
It contains Vitamin A, which has an emollient effect, Vitamin D, and squalene—a hydrocarbon also found in human sebum—and is rich in essential fatty acids. This allows it to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin and protect or regenerate the hydrolipidic film, which has been weakened by sun products rays and cleansers.
Benefits for Hair
Olive oil is widely used in cosmetics thanks to its nourishing, emollient, acidifying, toning, and revitalizing properties. It has long been an excellent remedy for weak hair prone to occasional hair loss.
When combined with other plant extracts in hair care formulas, it helps regulate sebum production and purify the scalp.
Skin Benefits
Thanks to its composition, which is similar to the skin’s natural lipids—and because it is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E—it improves elasticity, deeply nourishes the skin, and prevents flaking, dehydration, and signs of premature aging.
Furthermore, it helps restore the skin’s hydrolipid barrier, preventing dryness and cracking even in the most exposed areas, keeping the skin soft and hydrated and contributing to a youthful, healthy appearance.
When combined with other plant-based oils, it offers a soothing effect, ideal for calming even the most delicate or irritated skin, reducing redness, and providing a lasting sense of comfort—even in intimate hygiene products.
