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The olive tree is a symbol of abundance, glory and peace. Grecian athletes ritually rubbed their bodies down with olive oil as well as receiving leafy branches to crown their victories in friendly games. The oil of the olive tree has anointed the noblest of heads. Homer called it liquid gold.

Scientific dating states that olives were turned into oil by as early as 4500 B.C. The belief that olive oil conferred strength and youth was widespread. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it was infused with flowers and grasses to produce both medicine and cosmetics. A list was excavated in Mycenae enumerating the aromatics which included: fennel, sesame, celery, watercress, mint, sage, rose, and juniper among others.

Due to its numerous uses, Olive Oil was and continues to be a popular choice among the fruit oils available. Extracted from the Olive tree, this traditional plant is basically a crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is extensively used in cooking. However, Olive oil is more significant than mere food to the peoples of the Mediterranean: it’s considered medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and a fountain of great wealth and power.

Olive oil was probably the first oil used in cosmetics  Today it is extensively used as a natural emollient in creams and lotions as well as in soaps, cleansers and shampoos because it can produce a small bubble lather.

Olive oil is usually greenish in color, though the shade may range from pale yellow to dark green.

 

Olive oil is an excellent moisturizer, attracting external moisture and holding it close to the skin. This creates a "breathable" film on the skin, which prevents loss of moisture yet allows the skin to still perform its natural functions. Jojoba oil and Shea butter also have this virtue.

The health benefits Olive oil offers are numerous.  It is rich in essential fatty acids vital to the human body. It has a high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols, a known anti-ager.  Olive oil is also strong in its therapeutic properties as well as being very soothing.  For body burns and inflammation, Olive oil ensures early recovery of the wounded part of body.

Olive oil was probably the first oil used in cosmetics  Today it is extensively used as a natural emollient in creams and lotions as well as in soaps, cleansers and shampoos because it can produce a small bubble lather.

 

• Gently remove eye makeup by using extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad.
• Use a lip balm made with olive oil to help seal in moisture and prevent chapping.
• Blend olive oil with avocado for a moisturizing facial mask.
• Rub olive oil on your hands and lightly smooth over your hair to calm frizz and smooth fly-aways.
• Cleanse and lather naturally by using an organic herbal soap that harnesses olive oils’ moisturizing and restoring qualities.
• Try any body cream or balm made with enriching olive oil. 

 

 

Distinct, strong, sometimes pungent aroma which is often effectively masked with pure essential oils or minimized when Olive Oil is mixed with other base carrier oils.

 

You will find Olive Oil in several Yellowstone Bees products including our , Creams & Lotions, Cuticle Creme, Hand & Foot Balm and Lips