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Olive

Olea europaea

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Skin and hair protection. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Vasodilator. Relaxing. Decongestant. Oil = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Barrier function repairing. Emollient. Moisturizing. Photoprotection. Anti-hair loss. Hair conditioning. Antimicrobial. Purifying.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Middle East

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Leaves decoction for topical application as wound healing and antiseptic.

Curiosities

Curiosities

More than 5,000 years ago the Egyptians already used olive oil to light their temples, and also as an ointment, as a cosmetic and possibly as food.