Having botanical name Olea Europaea, Olive Oil has its origination in Spain and is Gold to Green colored liquid with characteristic odor. Being soluble in alcohol/ oils and insoluble in water, the oil has refractive index of 1.465 - 1.475. The oil is extracted using cold-pressing of seeds/kernels and is used as one of the carrier oils used in areas like aromatherapy, massage and other body treatments.

The oil also has a great conditioning effect on body care and is extensively preferred because of its stable nature. The oil blends well with most of essential oils and is used for purposes including in cosmetics, as carrier oil, for hair care applications and in cooking. Having a full bodied aroma, the oil contains in it protein, minerals, and vitamins and is effective for treatment of hair care, cosmetics; rheumatic conditions and others.


Specifications :
Botanical Name : Olea Europaea
Common Method of Extraction : Pressing & Steam Distillation
Parts Used : Fruit
Note Classification : Base
Aroma : Fruity
Chemical Composition :
The olive oil contains Stearic acid: 0.5 - 5.0%, Palmitic acid: 7.5 - 20.0%, Behenic acid: <0.3%, Myristic acid: <0.1%, Arachidic acid: <0.8% Lignoceric acid: <1.0%.