Blog — olive oil
Ingredient Focus: Olive Oil
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Melanie Blane
Latin Name: Olea Europaea Olive Oil (also called 'liquid gold by Homer) has long been considered a staple for cooking with, but have you considered making it must-have in your skincare regime too? Obtained by cold-pressing olives (traditionally from Italy), Olive Oil is packed full of proteins, minerals and Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E, AND fatty acids Oleic acid, Palmitoleic acid, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Omega-3, Omega-6and very high Omega 7 - phew! By containing all these amazing vitamins, minerals, proteins and fatty acids, Olive Oil is not only richly moisturising and nourishing, but also provides antioxidant protection - antioxidants, when applied topically,...