Skincare Guide - Olive Oil
Olive oil – natural care & antioxidants for the skin
Olive oil is one of the oldest and most effective skincare ingredients in the world. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and vitamin E – substances that nourish and smooth the skin and protect it from free radicals. Olive oil is considered a proven active ingredient with regenerative properties, especially for dry, sensitive, and mature skin.
Composition and effect
Olive oil primarily contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid – lipids similar to the skin's own natural fats. This structure promotes absorption into the skin and supports its barrier function. According to Apotheken Umschau (2024), olive oil strengthens the natural lipid barrier, replenishes lipids, and gives the skin elasticity and radiance.
Antioxidant protection
A key benefit of olive oil lies in its high content of polyphenols and vitamin E. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals and prevent skin aging. haut.de (2024) highlights that olive oil can promote the regeneration of damaged skin cells and reduce inflammation – a natural support for radiant, balanced skin.
Suitable for which skin types.
- Dry skin: Olive oil provides oil and moisture and relieves feelings of tightness.
- Mature skin: Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress and promote cell renewal.
- Sensitive skin: Its soothing lipids help reduce redness.
Use in modern cosmetics
Today, olive oil is rarely used pure, but rather in balanced formulations. According to NDR Ratgeber (2024), olive oil in creams or serums unfolds its best effects in combination with moisturizers such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid – for a nourishing, but not greasy texture.
Quality and sustainability
Effectiveness depends heavily on quality. Cold-pressed, virgin olive oil contains significantly more polyphenols and vitamins than refined varieties. Breuninger (2025) recommends using certified organic oils in light-protective packaging for skincare to preserve their antioxidant properties.
Bioactive use at NATURFACTOR®
As part of its Bioactive Infusion Complex™, NATURFACTOR® utilizes highly purified olive oil in combination with other plant-based lipids and amino acids. This synergy enhances the antioxidant effect, supports the skin barrier, and ensures a luxuriously nourished skin feel – without a greasy residue.
Conclusion
Olive oil combines natural care, antioxidant protection, and deep regeneration. It nourishes the skin, protects it from environmental stressors, and preserves its elasticity. In modern cosmetics, such as NATURFACTOR®'s Bioactive Infusion Complex™ , olive oil is reinterpreted – as an intelligent, luxurious active ingredient for lasting skin health.
Sources
- Apotheken Umschau (2024): Olive oil for the skin – natural care with tradition
- haut.de (2024): Skincare with olive oil – gentle and effective
- NDR (2024): Olive oil in cosmetics – how good is it really?
- Breuninger (2025): Olive oil for the skin – effects & application
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