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Olive Fruit Oil

Olive Fruit Oil

INGREDIENT

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

BENEFITS

Rich Emollient

Olive oil is a nourishing, slow-absorbing oil packed with skin-loving fatty acids and antioxidants. It’s known for its ability to soften, smooth, and comfort dry skin, making it a classic in body care around the world.

What is olive oil?

Olive oil is pressed from the ripe fruits of the Olea europaea tree, a hardy evergreen native to the Mediterranean basin. The oil is typically obtained through cold pressing, which preserves its natural antioxidants — including vitamin E and polyphenols. Olive trees thrive in hot, dry climates with mineral-rich soil and long summers, contributing to the oil’s rich texture and characteristic golden-green colour.

The Olive Branch

• Olive oil has been used in beauty rituals for over 5,000 years — from ancient Egyptian skin treatments to traditional Mediterranean remedies.
• It’s naturally high in oleic acid, which gives it its rich, cushiony feel on the skin.
• The fruit, not the seed, is pressed — one of the few cosmetic oils derived this way.
• Cold-pressed olive oil retains trace plant compounds that contribute to its colour and subtle aroma.

What are the benefits of olive oil?

• Softens and nourishes very dry skin
• Helps support the skin’s moisture barrier
• Provides natural antioxidants for skin protection
• Adds richness and body to body oils
• Leaves skin feeling comfortably moisturized

Where does Oil & Well source olive oil from?

Our olive oil is sourced from Spain, one of the world’s leading olive-growing regions. Spain’s warm Mediterranean climate, dry summers, and centuries-old cultivation traditions produce high-quality olives that yield a smooth, nutrient-rich oil.

 

Date

01 December 2025

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Author

Deinyefa Eporwei

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Oil & Well body oil is a plant-based oil moisturizer (no added water). It penetrates deeply to form a nourishing barrier on the skin, providing hydration that can last for many hours and work just as well as your favorite lotions or moisturizers to hydrate and revitalize skin. Unlike lighter lotions (which absorb quickly at the surface), body oils deliver richer, sustained moisture. Many people with very dry or mature skin find oils especially effective for locking in moisture.

Our body oils are rich in plant vitamins, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that deeply nourish and soothe the skin. They penetrate deeply to provide long-lasting hydration. This intense moisture is ideal for very dry or sensitive skin. In addition, we include soothing botanical extracts: calendula flower extract, for example, calms redness and inflammation with its anti-inflammatory compounds. Together, these ingredients help restore a healthy glow and comfort to even sensitive skin.

For best results, apply our body oil right after you shower, while your skin is still damp. This seals in the water from your shower and boosts absorption. Gently pat your skin with a towel and then massage a small amount of oil into your body. A little goes a long way, so start with a dime-sized amount and add more if needed. This simple ritual helps your skin drink in hydration and glow from head to toe.

Our body oils are lightly scented with emotion-evoking fragrances, giving a gentle aroma that soothes rather than overpowers. Each scent is chosen to uplift your senses, staying true to our “welcome to your skin” philosophy. That said, care should always be taken when trying out new fragrances as they can sometimes irritate highly sensitive skin. If you have a fragrance allergy or very reactive skin, we recommend patch-testing first. For most users, the mild scents feel refreshing and gentle.

Our oils use nourishing plant ingredients known for their skin benefits. For example, jojoba oil closely mimics the skin’s own oils and locks in moisture without clogging pores. Sweet almond oil is rich in vitamins A and E and has been used for centuries to hydrate and calm very dry, irritated skin. We also add calendula extract – a gentle flower-derived ingredient full of flavonoids and antioxidants – which helps soothe redness and support healing. Together, these botanical ingredients deeply nourish and comfort your skin, welcoming you back into your skin softly.

Not at all. Our oils are formulated with lightweight, non-comedogenic plant oils. In fact, jojoba oil – one of our key ingredients – is almost identical to your skin’s own oil, so it locks in hydration without blocking pores. This means the oil absorbs fully into your skin and feels natural, not heavy or greasy. You’ll get deep moisture and a smooth finish without any sticky residue.

Yes, you can use our body oils every day on clean, damp skin as your main moisturizer. It can also be layered with a lotion for extra hydration. When layering with your regular cream or lotion, we suggest applying products from lightest to heaviest – so you could apply your water-based lotion or cream first, then finish with a light layer of body oil to seal in moisture. This combo leaves skin feeling extra-hydrated and glowing. Of course, if you prefer just the oil on its own, that works beautifully too – the choice is yours.

Yes. We formulate with gentle ingredients specifically for delicate skin. Calendula extract – a star ingredient in our oils – is well-known for calming inflammation and soothing irritated skin. Our formulas contain no harsh chemicals or alcohols – only pure botanical oils that support the skin’s barrier. Many people with reactive or eczema-prone skin report feeling comforted by the gentle formula. As always, we recommend patch-testing any new product, but our goal is to help you feel completely welcome to your skin and confident that it’s being cared for kindly.