OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL

Olive oil has a multitude of active ingredients that are good for the skin even when used externally. Therefore it is not surprising that already in ancient times, cold pressed olive oil was considered a remedy against various skin diseases and was also widely used in beauty care.

Besides valuable fatty acids and vitamins (A and E), natural olive oil contains small amounts of oleocanthal. This is an anti-inflammatory substance which, like ibuprofen or aspirin, inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase. A scientist first became aware of the substance in 2005 when he noticed a slight stinging sensation in his throat when taking olive oil, which reminded him of ibuprofen.