why olive oil?

Because the essential fatty acids in olive oil prevent skin damage and dryness, the origins of premature aging. It also moisturizes the skin and makes it smooth, firm and elastic. Olive oil prevents stretch-marks and wrinkles and can even be used to strengthen broken and fragile nails.

Because it is an oil rich in vitamins, including vitamins A, D and K. It is also richer than other oils in vitamin E, a vitamin known for its antioxidant properties that fight against the formation of free radicals, responsible for aging.

Besides, olive oil protects the skin against external ambient factors, moisturizes and maintains the epidermis structure. This enables a faster and better regeneration of the skin, becoming more firm.  

Olive oil has been used for healing purposes since ancient times. In the ancient Egypt and in other Mediterranean cultures such as the Greek and the Roman, olive oil, aromatic plants and essential oils were used for preventing illness.
Olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types, hence its wide use in soaps and massage oils. It helps to relieve itch, stings and bites and it heals burns. It is also known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties and for its ability to reduce dry skin.