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White wavy lines texture on a surfaceProfile: Olive Vegetable Oil.

Profile: Olive Vegetable Oil.

Commonly known as: Olea Europea Oil (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Olea europaea sativa.
Extraction process: First cold pressing of the pulp from olives sourced from organic farming.
Family: Oleaceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Fruits.
Location: Mediterranean Basin (southern France, Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Morocco...).
Flowering: From May to the end of August.
Provenance, origin: Tunisia.
Phytochemical composition: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid, heptadecanoic acid, palmitoleic acid, gadoleic acid, erucic acid, eicosenoic acid), saturated fatty acids (behenic acid, arachidic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, lignoceric acid, myristic acid, margaric acid), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol), squalene, tocopherols (alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol), chlorophyll, polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol, phenolic compounds, oleuropein.
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Fluid liquid above 14°C. May become cloudy and solidify at lower temperatures; Colour: Golden yellow to dark green; Odour: Characteristic; Feel: Oily.
Physical characteristics: Density: 0.910 - 0.916 g/cm3; pH: Non-aqueous product; Saponification index: 184 - 196 mgKOH/g; Refractive index: 1.467 - 1.471; Comedogenicity index: 2; Oxidative potential: Stable; Soluble in aliphatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons; Insoluble in water and alcohol.
Benefits: Antioxidant, restorative, anti-inflammatory, strengthening, softening, soothing, protective, emollient, nourishing, calming.
Concerns: All skin types, particularly dry, mature, sensitive skin and those prone to redness and irritation; all hair types, especially dull and dry hair, and irritated scalps; recommended for brittle and soft nails, and in cases of sunburn.

Details

Applications

  • Facial Care (serums, nourishing face creams, revitalising masks, cleansing gels, eye contour creams, repairing lip balms, exfoliating creams, shaving gels, makeup removing balms);

  • Body Care(soothing body lotions, restorative creams for hands and feet, massage oils, nourishing shower creams, solid soaps, bath oils, nail toning oils, scrubs);

  • Haircare Treatments(shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, creams, treatment oils).

Means of Preservation

Store in a dry place at room temperature (< 35°C), in a dry location protected from light, heat and air. However, if placed at too low a temperature (< 14°C), the oil may solidify, accompanied by the formation of white crystals. These conditions do not in any way alter its quality. However, these crystals disappear if the oil is returned to room temperature.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

There are no contraindications to the use of olive vegetable oil. No sensitisation has been revealed. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, as well as young children.

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The olive tree is the first tree to appear in the history of the world. Its oil, obtained by cold pressing the pulp of olives, contains the highest content of oleic acid. Softening in nature, olive oil is a key ingredient in the renowned Marseille soaps. Rich in antioxidants, when applied topically, olive oil protects against the harmful action of free radicals and prevents signs of ageing.