Olive Extract
Olive extract is a natural ingredient derived from the olive fruit, known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties. It contains fatty acids, vitamins, and other active compounds that make it a popular ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products. Olive extract is used to hydrate and nourish the skin, protect against environmental stressors, and promote skin elasticity.
It is commonly found in facial and body moisturizers, serums, and eye creams. Olive extract is also used in hair care products for its ability to strengthen hair, prevent split ends, and add shine. Its nourishing properties make it useful for treating dry and damaged hair. Additionally, olive extract is used in soap-making for its emollient and conditioning properties.
Plant material: Leaf
Solubility: Can be produced in both oil-soluble or water-soluble form
Generic and alternative names
Latin name: Olea europaea
Claims / benefits / efficacy
- Known for its moisturizing, antioxidant, emollient and conditioning properties
- Contains fatty acids, vitamins, and other active compounds
- It is used to hydrate and nourish the skin, protect against environmental stressors, and promote skin elasticity
- Ability to strengthen hair, prevent split ends, and add shine
- Its nourishing properties make it useful for treating dry and damaged hair.
Function
- Natural ingredient
- Moisturizing
- Antioxidant
- Conditioning
Application
- facial and body moisturizers
- serums
- eye creams
- hair care products
- used in soap-making