Olive oil

Botanical name: Olea europaea

Why Choose Abbey Essentials Olive Oil?

Pressed from select Italian olives using low-temperature methods, this olive oil retains its natural antioxidants and vitamin E, offering a deeply hydrating and protective base for skin care.

Overview

This rich, amber oil may help to nourish and defend the skin and traditionally used to maintain moisture and support barrier function.

Notes

• Top Note: Mild green fruit
• Middle Note: Smooth herbaceous
• Base Note: Warm, rounded finish

Scent Family

Herbal · Earthy

Aromatic Description

A gentle, fresh-olive aroma with soft earthy undertones.

Therapeutic Properties

Moisturising · Antioxidant · Protective · Emollient

Volatility & Evaporation Rate

Non-volatile; absorbs steadily, leaving a light protective layer.

Plant Origin & Production

• Botanical Source: Olea europaea
• Grown in: Italy
• Plant Part: Olive fruit seeds
• Extraction Method: Cold-pressing, unrefined
• Aroma Profile: Fresh-green, soft herbaceous

Tradition & Natural Wellness Use

Olive oil has been used since antiquity–valued by Mediterranean cultures for its skin-protecting and hydrating qualities.

• May help to soothe and soften dry, rough skin
• May help to bolster skin’s natural antioxidant defences
• May help to maintain moisture and resilience

Ideal For

• Daily moisturising for dry or mature skin
• Enriching massage blends
• Base for DIY creams and lotions

Popular Uses

Aromatherapy (Carrier & Dilution)

Use as a stable base to dilute essential oils for a nourishing massage.

Holistic & Wellness Routines

Add to bath oils to wrap skin in antioxidant protection.

DIY Skincare & Beauty

Blend into facial or body creams to boost hydration and softness.

Blends Well With

• Lavender essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Frankincense essential oil

Caution

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not swallow. Perform a patch test before first use. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Tags

Olive · Olea europaea · Carrier Oil · Antioxidant · Moisturising

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