How Belén Castro Created Olivolea’s Body Moisturizing Cream

Hydration is the fundamental base of all cosmetic treatments.

The skin loses water, which allows external aggressors to penetrate, leaving it more fragile and irritable. With age, not only does the ability to retain water in the stratum corneum decrease, but the water content in the dermis also diminishes. The skin becomes dehydrated primarily due to the lack of active ingredients or water-retaining components.

Many people suffer the consequences of dry skin, which typically results in discomfort and, especially, unexplained itching. In addition to various factors related to the genetic characteristics of each skin type and the natural processes of skin aging, certain environmental factors and hygiene habits are the main causes of most skin dryness problems. A skin is considered dehydrated if it has less than 10% water content in the stratum corneum. For this reason, this skin appears rough and lacks extensibility... This process manifests as flaky, fragile, inelastic skin, which is also easily irritated.

To restore the skin's water content, the appropriate moisturizing cosmetic will work in two ways: by increasing hydration in the stratum corneum through the application of humectants and moisturizers, and by preventing water loss through the application of occlusive and lubricating substances.

In body treatments, emulsions are the most suitable cosmetic form since they provide water and lipids, as well as forming a light occlusive layer on the skin. Today, the most accepted cosmetic form is the fluid emulsion because it offers good spreadability, which facilitates its application over the body surface.

What do we expect from a moisturizing cream?
It should have natural ingredients, act effectively on the skin, hydrate deeply, and leave the skin flexible and soft. Additionally, it is very important that the formulation is suitable for sensitive skin.

Olivolea Family Moisturizing Cream has olivolein as its main moisturizing active. This is a rich source of essential fatty acids that help restore the skin's natural moisture levels. The high concentration of oleic acid and the presence of antioxidants make it a key element in the reconstruction of cell membranes and thus the regeneration of the epidermis, a process without which our skin would appear dull and lacking vitality.

Due to its characteristic texture, it helps create a protective film that serves a dual purpose: preventing dehydration and protecting the skin from external aggressions.

Olivolea Body Moisturizing Cream is specially formulated to help the skin regain proper hydration and elasticity, characteristics of healthy skin. With olivolein and vitamin E, this cream is perfect for daily use by the entire family, helping regenerate everything from the most sensitive to the most aged skin. It is also a hydrating and nourishing treatment enriched with antioxidants, omega 3, and vitamin E, ensuring the skin is more than 28% hydrated after 4 hours.

Nutrition is related to the supply of lipids and vitamins to the skin. The skin needs these nutrients to ensure cellular renewal, restore the hydrolipidic film, and reinforce the skin's natural barrier, which protects it from external aggressions—such as solar radiation, dryness, and wind—that are the main causes of premature aging.

Olivolea Family Body Moisturizing Cream is perfect for all ages, and I recommend using it daily after your morning and/or evening shower. Moisturizers should always be applied to clean skin, and if it has been previously exfoliated, free from dead cells and impurities, even better. This way, we ensure that the skin fully absorbs all the components and benefits from deep, effective hydration.

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