Olive cream

Olive oil in cosmetics

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Polyphenols and the Ageing Process

Polyphenols are a broad class of antioxidants including flavonoids and catechins which are found in red wine, chocolate, tea and many other foods. Antioxidants help slow the ageing process. Olives are high in polyphenols. These substances are water soluble so are mostly found in the waste water after olive processing. The levels are so high that they represent one of the biggest problems in disposing of olive waste. The phenols have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial activities so can disturb normal wetland or treatment pond ecology. The oil retains a small amount of the polyphenols. The altitude of the olive grove and the ripeness of the fruit help determine the exact type of polyphenols. Some of these acids are destroyed during olive ripening while other ones increase. Overall there is no difference in the quantity of phenols between green semi-black and ripe olives. Oil made from green olives will give a lower yield but seems to have the most favorable type of polyphenols as the shelf life is considerably longer. Oil from green olives is frequently mixed with oil from mature olives to extend its shelf life. Some of the polyphenols such as hydroxytyrosol have been found in higher concentrations in good quality oils while tyrosol and some other phenolic acids are found in poor quality oils. The difference between virgin and extra virgin is the acid content and organoleptic properties such as taste, so undoubtedly extra virgin has different polyphenols than virgin but as before the total amount of polyphenols are probably the same. Producers are just now looking into creatinghttp://www.olivecream.com/wp-admin/post-new.php health products based on the olive water.

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Can olive oil help relieve sunburn

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Olive Oil contains polyphenol compounds that act as antioxidants to help prevent and repair damage to the skin done by accidental sun exposure. The skin damage is related to the destructive activity of free oxygen related radicals produced by skin cells. Polyphenolic components of olive oil have been compared to traditional antioxidants, such as tocopherols, used by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry to prevent skin damage. Results show polyphenols as having the highest activity as radical scavengers.

A few small scientific studies support this. Warning: this does not imply that it is safe to apply olive oil then suntan. No matter what you put on your skin, sun exposure will eventually age and damage the skin. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing or at least using the newer UVA and UVB sunblocks would be better.
What about eating olive oil to protect yourself from the sun? Eating a sauce made by simmering tomatoes in olive oil has been shown to protect the skin from sunburns, about the same amount as using a sunblock with SPF of 2 or 3. The thinking is that the lycopenes in the tomatoes are taken up by the oil .
If eating antioxidants protect you, why not just take vitamins and supplements which are antioxidants? Oddly, several studies show that while a diet rich in foods which contain antioxidants lowers risk of heart disease, just eating the supplements increase risk of heart disease and even skin cancer.

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Kamill Olive Oil Intensive Face Cream

Admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:23:51 +0000

Specially formulated for the daily moisturising of stressed and sensitive skin. The combination of valuable hydrating and caring agents and top-quality olive oil provide the skin with the needed freshness and vitality. Vitamin H and panthenol additionally support the skin’s natural regenerative processes.

Product Features

50 ml cream
olive
Country of origin: Germany
Please read all label information on delivery.

Only for: $24.50

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Olive Oil Organic Face Cream

Admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:04:36 +0000

A smooth and silky organic moisturizing face cream that leaves the skin feeling soft and supple with a fresh and aromatic Mediterranean citrus fragrance. The olive, sesame seed, sweet almond and borage oils nourish and regenerate the epidermis. The olive leaf extract and the natural anti-radical ingredients increase the skins resistance to aggressive external elements and protect it from aging. For normal to dry skin. Certified ecological and organic by ECOCERT.

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Cucina Regenerating Hand Cream

Admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:17:36 +0000

Cucina Regenerating Hand Cream – Coriander & Olive Oil 8.8oz.
CUCINA regenerating hand cream combines all the benefits of the olive tree. First cold pressed olive oil deeply and olive unsaponifiables moisturize and regenerate skin dried out from frequent washing. Olive leaf extract tones and protects a chefs damaged hands.

Product Features

Specially designed for use in the kitchen, this excellent hand treatment cream combines all the beneficial properties of the olive tree to moisturize and heal hands dried out by frequent washing.
Delicately scented with coriander, this green bouquet is like a breath of fresh Mediterranean air.

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Olivella Moisturizer Oil

Admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:43 +0000

Olivella All Natural Virgin Olive Oil Moisturizer From Italy helps moisturize and rejuvenate skin. Povides benefits of deep moisturizing while you sleep.

Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Squalene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil.

Product Features

Helps moisturize and rejuvenate skin
Contains antioxidant Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Phenolic antioxidants (present in olive oil) and anti-aging properties
Helps retains skin’s natural humidity
Product of Italy
Not tested on animal

Safety Information
This is an all natural product. Do not use if allergic to olive oil or natural vegetagble oil skin care products. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions
Use daily. Recommended application 10 – 15 minutes before bedtime to allow moisturizer oil to absorb into skin. Gently message 1 or 2 drops to the face, neck or body until moisturizer is completely absorbed. Do not over apply. Apply after washing with Olivella Virgin Oil Soap while skin is not completely dry. Blends easily with water leaving skin feeling fresh, not oily. For topical use only.

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Olive Cream in Cosmetology

Admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:09:03 +0000

People usually think that if a thing suits for everything, in fact it suits for nothing. But this rule can`t be applied speaking about olive oil. Olive oil is widely taken from nature and used by cosmetics industry in producing olive cream and other products.

Olive oil warms gently and improves blood circulation. Olive cream influences the work of sebaceous glands and regulates skin moisturizing. Olive cream should be chosen by those whose skin is pale and poorly supplied by blood. It is also suitable for the skin which is mature or very dry, tired, cracked, e.g. on elbows and feet.

Olives are high in monounsaturated fat that gives the stability for the body cells membrane. Olives also contain a large amount of vitamin E which together with monounsaturated fat protects the cells from free radicals. So vitamin E helps the skin to stay young for a longer time.

Olive oil is widely used in cosmetology in producing olive face cream, olive hand cream, olive hair cream, olive eye cream, olive lotions. Olive oil cream and other products help to improve skin elasticity, cell regeneration, lessen the appearing of wrinkles. So monounsaturated fat and vitamin E protect the cells from the influence of free radicals and prevents from skin aging.

Qualitative, gentle but not necessarily very expensive olive creams are necessary for good skin supervision. They must be made of natural substances and still valid. Allergic people should not use olive creams with preservatives. Moreover, they destroy the natural skin structure. So, what to do, how to protect skin from unsuitable cosmetic products?

Even today scientists and specialists are still quarrelling what is better for our skin: natural things or new synthetic substances. It`s not a secret that not always chemical substances are harmful for skin and not all natural things protect it. It depends not on the name of the product but on the quantity. The main thing is to know the right measure. Most of the specialists of skin protection think that one should not refuse using some things but should lessen the quantity of the used cosmetic products and return back to natural things.

Natural products have been used for a long time in cosmetology. Though fresh natural fruit and vegetables mixed with sour cream, milk, groats, starch and so on can also be used. Coffee grounds can also be used as natural skin scrub (you can wash hands or rub the body).

It`s not important if a natural plant or an extract made of it will be put into a cream the basic thing is to secrete and use the wholesome substances of a plant. Moisturizing masks specially made in factories will be more effective for very dry skin because it needs stronger creams with ingredients.