Belén Castro, founder of Olivolea Carris Skin Lab

My passion for olive oil and its properties led me to develop the first Olivolea master formula. Olivolea cosmetics are designed and developed for the most delicate skin, sensitive skin and very damaged or damaged skin.

How do you approach creating a cosmetics brand?

My profession as a pharmacist and the specialization in Dermopharmacy were the beginnings of a project that I presented years ago when I finished a Senior Business Management program and that I always wanted to carry out.

My daughter Marta's pregnancy was the ideal time to use products I made that, in addition to being natural and formulated with the properties I was looking for, made me feel calm and confident that they would be suitable for my skin and my baby's skin.

Having the opportunity to start and design a business project like Olivolea has been a challenge, leading its execution a great opportunity, and at the same time an exercise in great responsibility.

The vision and values ​​acquired during my life underpin the evolution and entrepreneurial spirit of Olivolea. I believe very much in Olivolea, it is an exciting project.

The best thing is that every person who writes to me speaks positively about the use of our creams.

In addition, the unconditional support of all doctors and pharmacists who work with Olivolea.

What benefits does olive oil bring to the skin?

An oil is the purest essence that can be extracted from a seed or fruit; and for years, olive oil has been the essential ingredient in many cosmetics. Olivolea creams are formulated with the purest active ingredient, Olivolein, rich in essential fatty acids, which helps restore the skin's natural balance, restores elasticity and provides the healthy, silky appearance of healthy, well-cared-for skin.

With a sublime oil I have developed an effective cosmetic with excellent sensorial properties. Thanks to the quality of the active ingredients used, the oxidation barrier – the main problem with essential oils – has been overcome and we have created a cosmetic with remarkable properties for the skin.

Rich in vitamin E, it protects the skin from cellular aging, restoring its firmness and elasticity.

This liquid gold, as the Phoenicians called it, also contains antioxidants and polyphenols that protect against free radicals and help maintain skin hydration and preserve the cell membrane.

Oil is also the best moisturizer for the skin. This way, we obtain a fast-absorbing cream that maintains the skin's hydration levels and prevents premature aging.

What would be the star product of the Olivolea range?

Possibly Licotriz , due to the particularity of its components and its effectiveness beyond what was expected and which we can endorse in our clinical studies. But I also have many mothers who tell me about it. Regenerating Baby Balm like the miracle cream for your baby's bottom, for the most delicate skin... although I would tell you that they are all special and have their very well-defined objective.

Olivolea Bath Gel is wonderful for the skin, leaving it soft and hydrated with a delicate and subtle aroma that I love…

I understand that Licotriz is miraculous…

Licotriz is an intensive regenerator that has proven that natural products with pure plant active ingredients are highly effective.

With Licotriz we have treated and are treating extremely damaged skin and skin that has undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments with truly spectacular results.

We have treated post-surgical scars that have a bad appearance and seem difficult to regenerate, but which have evolved wonderfully well, regenerating healthy, elastic tissue and unifying the color of the scar with that of the skin in its natural state.

Will the Olivolea range be expanded?

Olivolea is a natural cosmetics line more specific for the body that will possibly be expanded with some product more dedicated to the treatment of the skin, yes, without a doubt…

But in the first quarter of next year, you will be able to find the first beauty and facial treatment products based on natural active ingredients and essential oils with a dry touch, under a new line signed as Belén Castro Pharma .

Belen Castro, Granada 1972.

Graduate in Pharmacy. Specialist in Dermopharmacy; Executive MBA IE Business School; Luxury Brand Management IE Business School; Expert in Clinical Nutrition; Master in Mediterranean Diet and Master in Pharmaceutical Care; author and co-author of several books on nutrition and health. Mother of a girl. Sportswoman and passionate about cooking. Constant in many aspects of her life. Respectful in her actions. Sensitive but firm.