| OLIVE CARRIER OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Olea Europaea | Country of Origin | : | Spain | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.915 | Optical Rotation | : | Not Applicable | Refrective Index | : | 1.465 – 1.475 | Plant Part | : | Seed | Bland With | : | Olive oil blends with most of the essential oils. It is used in a small dilution with another carrier, it may overpower a blend. | CAS No | : | 8001-25-0 | Flash Point | : | >100 °C | Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
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Description : Olive carrier oil has a great conditioning effect in body care recipes and can be used in almost all applications because of its stable nature.
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Constituents : Palmitic acid: 7.5–20.0% Stearic acid: 0.5–5.0% Arachidic acid: <0.8% Behenic acid: <0.3% Myristic acid: <0.1% Lignoceric acid: <1.0% |
Uses : Olive oil is one of the carrier oils used for used in massage, aromatherapy and other body treatments. This golden brown oil has a rich, full bodied aroma. It contains protein, minerals, and vitamins and can be used in the treatment for rheumatic conditions, hair care, cosmetics; soothing, nail and hair care.
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Benefit : Olive Carrier Oil can be applied directly to the skin or a few drops can be added to a moisturizer of personal preference to hydrate the skin and boost the effectiveness of the moisturizer. Skin that is dry, irritated, or inflamed will benefit from Olive Oil's soothing properties. |
Caution Note: always use with caution on people with nut allergies.
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