KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS
- Rich Skin & Hair Conditioning: Provides excellent emollient care, helping soften dry skin and nourish hair while leaving a smooth, supple finish.
- Naturally High in Oleic Acid: Rich in oleic acid, Olive Oil helps improve moisturization, spreadability, and texture in creams, lotions, cleansers, and oil-based formulations.
- Refined & Neutral Quality: Refined, Bleached, Deodorized, and Winterized (RBDW) to produce a pale-coloured oil with minimal aroma, making it ideal for blending with fragrances, essential oils, and other cosmetic ingredients.
- Traditional Botanical Versatility: Long valued in Mediterranean skincare traditions, Olive Oil remains a reliable ingredient for modern moisturizers, massage oils, soaps, body treatments, and haircare formulations.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Olive Carrier Oil (RBDW) is a premium, cosmetic-grade botanical oil derived from the fruit of the Olea europaea tree and sourced from Spain. Refined, Bleached, Deodorized, and Winterized to reduce colour, odour, and impurities, it provides a mild, versatile base for professional skincare and haircare formulations.
Naturally rich in oleic acid, Olive Oil offers excellent emollient properties that help moisturize dry skin, soften hair, and improve product spreadability. Its smooth texture and neutral aroma make it ideal for soaps, creams, body butters, bath oils, massage blends, and hair conditioners.
DIRECTIONS AND USAGE
- Creams, Lotions & Body Butters: Incorporate approximately 5–20% into body care formulations to enhance moisturization, improve spreadability, and leave skin feeling soft and conditioned.
- Hair Conditioners & Scalp Treatments: Use approximately 3–10% in hair masks, conditioners, and scalp serums to improve softness, manageability, and shine, particularly for dry, curly, or coarse hair.
- Cold-Process Soaps & Cleansing Bars: Incorporate up to 40% into soap formulations to create a mild, conditioning bar with a creamy lather. Adjust the formulation and lye requirements accordingly.
- Bath & Massage Oils: Use up to 20% in bath oil blends and massage formulations to provide smooth glide, lasting emollience, and a soft, nourished skin feel.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Botanical Name: Olea europaea
- INCI Name: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Country of Origin: Spain
- Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed
- Processing Type: Refined, Bleached, Deodorized & Winterized (RBDW)
- Plant Part Used: Fruit (Olives)
- Product Type: Cosmetic Grade Olive Carrier Oil
- Colour & Appearance: Pale-yellow liquid with subtle green undertones and a medium-bodied consistency.
- Absorption Rate: Absorbs moderately into skin, leaving a light, conditioning oil film.
- Aromatic Profile: Very mild, neutral aroma suitable for fragrance-sensitive cosmetic formulations.
- Formulation Compatibility: Suitable for oil-based formulations and properly emulsified cosmetic products.
- Recommended Applications: Ideal for creams, lotions, body butters, handmade soaps, massage oils, bath oils, hair conditioners, and scalp treatments.
- Shelf Life: 18 months when stored unopened under recommended conditions. Refer to the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the specific lot's best-before date.
- Storage: Keep in the original, tightly sealed container at 15–25°C (59–77°F), protected from direct sunlight and light exposure.