Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Olive’s Natural Shield: Standardized to an 8:1 ratio, Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract delivers a concentrated boost of antioxidant polyphenols, including oleuropein, to help protect skin from environmental stressors. These antioxidants are highly valued in skin care for their ability to support a healthier-looking complexion.
Soothe & Smooth: Naturally rich in soothing phytochemicals, this extract helps calm visible redness, irritation, and discomfort, making it a welcome addition to creams, lotions, or cleansers for stressed or sensitive skin.
Moisture Managed: Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract supports skin moisture balance, improves elasticity, and helps maintain a soft, supple feel. It is especially beneficial for dry skin in need of nourishment and protection.
Age-Defying Defense: With its antioxidant-rich profile, this extract helps support skin’s natural collagen and firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and promoting a youthful, revitalized look.
Mediterranean Glow for Hair: Gorgeous in shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments, Olive Leaf helps soften hair, boost shine, and promote a healthy-looking scalp.
DESCRIPTION
An old-world secret for new-age beauty. For centuries, the humble olive leaf has been treasured in Mediterranean and Egyptian traditions for its protective and restorative properties. Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract is derived from the leaves of Olea europaea and concentrated to an 8:1 ratio, capturing an abundance of antioxidant polyphenols, most notably oleuropein, alongside beneficial flavonoids and triterpenes.
This water-soluble extract is prized in modern skin care for its ability to help shield skin from external elements, calm visible irritation, and improve hydration and elasticity. Suitable for both skin and hair care, it offers age-defying, soothing, and clarifying benefits in an easy-to-blend form.
Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract can be incorporated into tinctures, soaps, creams, and more, making it a versatile choice for formulators seeking high-quality botanical ingredients rich in natural phytochemicals
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- The Olive Branch of Skin Care: Use Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract at 0.5–2% in facial creams, moisturizers, or age-defying lotions to help defend against environmental damage while boosting hydration and elasticity.
- Calming Cleansers & Toners: Add to toners, micellar waters, soaps, or facial cleansers at 0.5–2% for antioxidant-rich care that helps reduce the look of redness and refresh the skin’s appearance.
- Botanical Goodness for Hair: Incorporate Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract into shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments, or other olive oil for hair formulations at 0.5–2% to help maintain scalp comfort, soothe dryness, and enhance shine.
- Formulation Notes: Add Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract to the water phase during the cool-down stage (ideally below 40–50°C / 104–122°F) to help protect heat-sensitive compounds. Suggested usage rate is 0.5–2% in finished cosmetic products, though specific supplier recommendations should be followed.
Botanical Name:
Olea europaea
Standardization:
8:1 extract
Solubility:
Soluble in water
MORE ABOUT OLIVE LEAF - BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Color/Consistency:
Fine, free-flowing, greenish-brown to yellow-brown powder.
Aromatic Description:
Characteristic aroma; herbal and slightly earthy.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
Shelf Life: When stored properly, Olive Leaf – Botanical Extract has a shelf life of approximately 24 months.
Note: As with many natural extracts, the color may vary from batch to batch due to its botanical origin. Its natural pigments, such as chlorophyll and polyphenols, may impart a light hue to formulations and could gradually darken over time, especially if exposed to light or air.
Cautions: For external cosmetic use only.
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