The magic of Olivoleína on your skin

Authentic, simple, natural and respectful of the body and mind, this is one of the main components of Olivolea cosmetics, Olivoleína, the essence of our olive oil.

Praised for its therapeutic and health-promoting properties, olive oil has also been incorporated into beauty treatments since ancient times to improve the appearance of skin and hair. There are many studies that compile the benefits of olive oil on our body, both aesthetic and therapeutic.

Claudius Galen, a famous Turkish physician (129-199 AD), was the first to discover that olive oil could be used as a base for developing a moisturizing cream for the dermis. The expert found that, by mixing it with water and vegetable wax, he obtained a refreshing formula for the skin, which also provided elasticity.

This liquid gold, as the Phoenicians called it, contains antioxidants and natural polyphenols that protect the dermis from free radicals. In ancient Egyptian civilization it was used as part of perfumes, ointments and baths, and in ancient Greece and Rome, it was used as a massage balm for Olympic athletes and wrestlers as a muscle toner before physical activity.

High-quality olive oils used in cosmetics, being natural, without chemical treatments or additives, provide more beneficial compounds for our skin. With a high oleic acid content, they preserve natural antioxidants, vitamins and other components that contribute to maintaining hydration and favour the preservation of the cell membrane, thus preventing premature skin ageing. In addition, it is an extraordinary healing, regenerating and adjuvant agent in collagen synthesis.

All Olivolea creams are formulated with the purest active ingredient, Olivolein. Take care of your entire family's skin with Olivolea's family moisturizing cream, they will feel the effect of Olivolein on their skin.