Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil is a classic natural oil pressed from ripe olives. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it is a popular ingredient in UK skincare, haircare and lip products for its nourishing and conditioning properties.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its high oleic acid content helps replenish the skin’s lipid barrier, reducing moisture loss while delivering a soft, supple feel. It is frequently used in facial oils, body butters, cleansing balms, hair masks and lip treatments to improve smoothness and provide a healthy-looking glow.
Key benefits
- Deeply nourishes and softens dry skin
- Helps reinforce the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Conditions and smooths coarse or dry hair
- Imparts a healthy glow to dull complexions
- Provides gentle cleansing without stripping skin
- Leaves lips soft and supple
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal to dry skin
Where it comes from
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil is obtained by cold-pressing the fleshy fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea), a small evergreen native to the Mediterranean region.
Products with Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Oil To Foam Total Cleanser 250ml Dermalogica