Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Oleaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean Region. Derived from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea), native to the Mediterranean region. Cold-pressed from olive fruit to extract the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Plant Source
Oleaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Fragrance | Conditioning
Benefits
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Used for over 5,000 years in Mediterranean cultures as a cosmetic and medicinal oil. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans applied olive oil directly to skin and used it as a base for perfumed preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer