1. Olive Oil Isn’t Just for the Kitchen — How This Ancient Elixir Found Its Way to Skincare

1. Olive Oil Isn’t Just for the Kitchen — How This Ancient Elixir Found Its Way to Skincare

Olive oil has fed civilizations for thousands of years—but it’s also been feeding skin for just as long.
Before modern creams, cleansers, or cosmetics existed, people turned to this golden oil for healing, hydration, and everyday skincare. And not just in passing—olive oil was the skincare essential in places like Ancient Greece, Egypt, and across the Mediterranean basin.

Athletes in Ancient Greece massaged it into their skin before competitions. Egyptian queens used it in salves and beauty rituals. Roman bathhouses stocked it for post-bathing treatments. This wasn’t some fringe folk remedy—it was a core part of how people cared for their bodies.

So why did we stop? Mostly because commercial skincare moved toward synthetic oils, artificial preservatives, and mass production. The result: faster products with longer shelf lives, but far fewer of the natural nutrients skin actually needs.

That’s why we brought it back—with intention.

We use organic, cold-pressed Spanish olive oil in our balm because it’s not just tradition—it’s effective. Rich in oleic acid, antioxidants, and skin-repairing nutrients, olive oil helps restore moisture, calm irritation, and support your skin’s natural barrier. It’s gentle, nourishing, and works with your skin—not against it.

You don’t need a cabinet full of synthetic creams when nature already gave us something this good. Olive oil belongs in your skincare routine not because it’s trendy—but because it always worked.

Read next: What “Cold-Pressed” Really Means — And Why It Matters for Your Skin

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