A Natural Cleansing and Moisturizing Soap.

For centuries people of the Mediterranean have recognized the benefits of OLIVE OIL to the skin. Long lasting and made from the purest natural ingredients, it is a superb moisturizer suitable for all skin types. As pure and simple as a soap can be.

Health Benefits

Olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) which contributes to the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. In turn, it leaves HDL (good cholesterol) which works to actually remove any buildup in the arteries that has occurred.

Published studies also link judicious use of olive oil to reducing the effect of a growing list of ailments. For example, women whole use olive oil products have a 42% lower rate of breast cancer than women who do not.

Olive oil in edible form is recognized as important in maintaining metabolism and contributes to the development of the brain and bones in children. It is also recommended as a source of vitamin E for older people. A natural anti-oxidant, olive oil slows down the natural aging process. It also slows down acid overproduction in the digestive system thereby diminishing the potential for ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems.

Recent findings indicate that olive oil yields its benefits not only through its effects on established CHD risk factors such as hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, but also through directly protective effects, particularly their antioxidative properties.

Clearly, olive oil is nothing short of miraculous in its healthful qualities.

Where is olive oil used?

Olive oil is widely used in cosmetics products. Items include lip balm, shampoo, bath oils, hand lotions, soap, soak for nails, massage oil, dandruff treatment, etc. Soaking fingernails in warm olive oil will soften cuticles and help brittle nails become more resilient.

How is olive oil used to make soap?

Fats or oils are saponified into soap by the addition of lye. Lye, also known as caustic soda is a common ingredient in household products such as paint strippers, canned fruit cocktail, drain openers (Drano), etc. The lye is neutralized by the process. Olive Oil and lye is mixed with colors, fragrances and moisturizers such as glycerin. Usually a lower grade of olive oil is used, such as pomace oil, for these purposes.