“References to Olive Oil have been established within the civilized world for a very long time. The Olive Tree (Olea Europaea) belongs to the family Oleaceae. It originated in the Mediterranean basin, Asia Minor, and near Syria. The Olive Tree is among the oldest known of cultivated trees in the world, and was grown before the written language was created.” Adapted from https://www.oliveoilemporium.com/pages/origins-of-the-olive/a-brief-history
Olive oil is the byproduct of pressed and crushed olives, squeezing out the rich juices inside them. Hippocrates believed olive oil had power in natural healing and was the first practitioner of medicine to use it as a base for ointments to treat wounds and other traumas. Since his era, it was discovered in the Middle Ages to reveal curative properties for cuts, sore throats, and bruising.
Benefits:
- Contains natural compound olecanthal, a powerful antioxidant with significant anti-inflammatory properties – similar to ibuprofen
- Promotes wound healing https://www.hindawi.com/journals/drp/2021/9927976/ and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7463929/
- High levels of vitamins E and K
- Antibacterial and anti-aging properties
- Moisturizing and soothing
- Safe for all skin types
- Not recommended for use on the face due to its pore clogging properties, which may facilitate breakouts or acne
Belle Products Containing Olive Oil:
- Simply Nourish Crème (Hadassah Crème in the Restoration Collection)
- Ultimate Repair Crème
- Ultimate Repair Spray