Olive Oil

Olea europaea

Virgin olive oil makes up our largest oil ingredient — it’s in all of our skin care soaps, and toothsoaps, and is sourced from local farmers. Tasmanian olive oil is more complex due to our climate — the right combination of cool, wet winters and dry summers. While the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans highly prized olive oil in skin care thousands of years ago, today science backs the health benefits of olive oil in soap:

Anti-ageing: it contains oleic acid and polyphenols which improve the texture and tone of skin, combating the early signs of ageing. Also, it can replenish oils skin loses as we age and in return give a smoother complexion, including minimised wrinkles, and a healthy, glowing appearance;
Best for all skin types: everyone, from babies to adults, can take advantage of it because it’s not harsh on even the most sensitive skin. It is also hypoallergenic — free from nasty skin reactions;
Promotes healthier and more radiant skin: it’s rich in antioxidants and can contribute to healthier and more radiant skin through reversing oxidation as well as repelling unnatural and damage-causing free radicals (responsible for breakouts and skin diseases);
Naturally rich in vitamins: it contains vitamins A and E, improving the skin’s appearance and boosting its immunity. Its beta carotene content also helps stimulate new cell growth;
Helps soothe mild to serious skin conditions: it assists people with dry skin conditions, such as eczema, and other complexion problems, like acne.

Tasmania’s superior olive oil is a fine skin enhancer. Savour it!