Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)

Scientific name- Olea europaea

Origin- Spain

Method of production-

Color- pale yellow to green

Olive oil is obtained from the fruit and seed of the olive tree. Virgin olive oil is the oil obtained solely by mechanical or other physical means under conditions, particularly thermal conditions, that do not lead to alterations in the oil and which have not undergone any treatment other than washing, decanting, centrifugation and filtration. It mainly consists of triacylglycerols and some other minor constituents (hydrocarbons such as squalene; phytosterols—β-sitosterol and Δ5-avenasterol, among others; α-tocopherol; phenolic compounds; aliphatic alcohols; diterpenic and triterpenic alcohols; carotenoids, chlorophylls and pheophytins).

Olive oil is highly beneficial for health due to the presence of large quantities of monounsaturated and other bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, tocopherols, and phospholipids.

Reduction of carbohydrate contents during maturation is due to increase in oil content. A variety of minerals including copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and iron are also present in both olive leaf and fruits. Various polyphenols including oleuropein (60–90 mg/g weight of dry leaves), vanillic acid, elenolic acid derivatives, hydroxytyrosol, p-coumaric acid, tocopherol, and tyrosol are also present in olive leaves.

Olive seeds contain 2–4 g oil. Lignin (20.63%–25.11%), hemicellulose (21.45%–27.64%), and cellulose (29.79%–34.35%) are the main constituents present in olive stone. Considerable quantities of proteins, fats, and phenolics are also present. Flesh components of olives comprise two main components, saponifiable and unsaponifiable fats, which are transformed to oil.

Olive oil is packed with Vitamin E, and K which can come to the aid of several of your hair and skin woes. Olive oil has been used as a hair treatment since ancient Egyptian times.

Key Benefits

1. Olive oil contains vitamin E, which improves skin health by treating inflammation, acne, and dryness.
2. It also improves skin elasticity and its regenerative properties.
3. The anti-oxidants, minerals and good fats, fight the free radicals, and facilitate healthy and fuller skin respectively.
4. Reduces wrinkles and signs of ageing and prevent it from sagging and other signs of ageing.
5. The vitamin E in olive oil helps bring your dry brittle nails.
6. Olive oil treats cracked heels.
7. Olive oil moisturizes your hair and reduces scalp irritation, which further reduces dandruff.
8. Olive Oil is rich in Vitamin E which makes your hair strong and prevents hair fall.
9. Can be used as a Pre-shampoo Treatment.
10. Acts as a pain relief.
11. Helps eliminate kidney stones.
12. You can lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your body by using of olive oil.
13. It helps dilute ear wax.