Olive Oil

Carrier Oil · Olea europaea

Olive Oil

The ancient nourisher

A green-gold oil pressed from ripe olives — rich, cushioning and steeped in thousands of years of skincare history, deeply conditioning for dry skin and hair. Hover any measure to see where olive sits on the scale.

Weight
Medium
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Slow
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Slight Sheen
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Olive oil is pressed from the fruit of the olive tree, a cornerstone of Mediterranean life for millennia. In skincare it's a rich, oleic-heavy oil with genuine staying power.

It's deeply conditioning and cushioning — a traditional choice for dry skin, hair and classic soaps — though its richness means a little goes a long way.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameOlea europaea
OriginMediterranean
SourceFruit
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourGreen-gold
ComedogenicModerate (2)
Also calledOlive fruit oil
Where it comes from

The Tree & The Fruit

Olive tree

The Olive Tree

A gnarled, long-lived Mediterranean tree — some specimens centuries old — central to the region's food and care traditions.

Olives

The Fruit

The whole ripe fruit is pressed, flesh and all, to yield olive's green-gold oil.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Olive is an oleic-rich, cushioning oil. The typical breakdown:

Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
72%
Palmitic Acid saturated
13%
Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
9%
Stearic Acid saturated
3%
Beyond Fatty Acids

Olive's character comes partly from its minor fraction:

Squalene
Olive is a leading plant source of this skin-identical lipid.
Polyphenols
Antioxidant compounds behind olive's protective reputation.
Vitamin E (Tocopherols)
Supports the skin barrier and oil stability.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Deeply Conditioning

A rich, cushioning oil for dry skin and hair.

Skin-Compatible Lipids

Naturally high in squalene, close to skin's own oils.

Antioxidant Tradition

Polyphenols and vitamin E lend a protective character.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Olive brings cushion and richness — we use it where a blend needs lasting conditioning rather than a quick finish.

Its body makes it a natural partner in balms and richer treatment oils.

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