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SUMMARY
GOOD | SAFE TO BE USED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS | APPROVED BY REGULATORY BODIES
Most popular oil used in personal care products, to moisturize skin, fight signs of ageing skin and maintain overall hair health.
WHAT IS OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Olea europaea fruit oil is commonly known as Olive Oil which is extracted from Olives (a fruit of Olea europaea) which belong to family Oleaceae. It is the traditional crop of the Mediterranean region. It is obtained by pressing whole olive fruit. Olive Oil is beneficial for skin, hair and overall health as it is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin E and K, monounsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and carotenoids. It has got antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory properties. It exhibits anti-inflammatory property because of the presence of Oleic Acid. Extra virgin olive oil and virgin olive oil are considered to be extremely beneficial as they are loaded with health and beauty benefits which are effective in treating various health and beauty concerns.
REVIEW OF OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
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Name of the Brand/ Organization |
Paula's Choice |
EWG |
CIR |
FDA |
EU Cosmetics Regulation |
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Rating/Review |
GOOD |
1 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Olea europaea fruit oil is well known and one of the most reviewed ingredients. Top regulatory bodies like FDA (Food and Drug Administration ensures the safety, efficacy and security of humans by making sure that cosmetics are safe to use), CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review thoroughly investigates the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), EU Cosmetics Regulation (It ensures the safety of the consumers while using the cosmetic products) and EWG (Environmental Working Group Skin Deep is a cosmetic database for ensuring the safety of ingredients being used in personal care products) along with popular skincare brand Paula's Choice have rated it safe for use in cosmetics, personal care products.
BENEFITS OF OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
This beauty potion has the following benefits:
- Conditions hair: Its emollient property makes your hair soft, smooth and tames dry, frizzy hair.
- Prevents dandruff: It moisturizes the scalp and possesses a strong anti-inflammatory property which reduces the scalp irritation, thereby preventing dandruff formation.
- Maintains healthy scalp: It is rich in vitamins and fatty acids, which nourish and revitalize the scalp, thus maintaining a healthy scalp.
- Reduces split-ends: It softens the hair cuticles and provides required hydration, effectively reducing split ends.
- Promotes hair growth: It improves blood circulation and fortifies the hair follicles, promoting hair growth.
- Moisturizes skin: This light and non-greasy oil gets easily absorbed into the skin and keeps it well hydrated.
- Exhibits anti-ageing property: Antioxidants present in Olive Oil help to combat free radicals, reducing the oxidative stress which is the primary reason for causing premature ageing.
Thus, this ingredient is widely used in personal care products.
