In addition to being a common ingredient in many cultures' cuisines for thousands of years, olive oil is also frequently used in cosmetic procedures all over the world. Derived from the fruit of the Olea europaea tree, olive oil—also known as liquid gold in many cultures—has many wonderful skin-care properties.
At C’nor Skincare, we use olive oil to enrich our mild, handcrafted soap recipes as we craft both natural and effective beauty rituals. Let us examine the makeup of olive oil, its distinct fatty acid profile, and the reasons it is a preferred component in cold process skin care.
Olive Oil – From the Kitchen to Our Skin: What Is in Olive Oil?
Well-known for its heart-healthy fats when eaten, the composition that olive oil is comprised of additionally makes it a powerhouse for skin. Its distinct fatty acid composition and the presence of trace amounts of skin-beneficial compounds are the main features.
An Explanation of Fatty Acids: The Science Underlying Softness
An oil's composition and types of fatty acids impact how it feels on the skin and how it behaves in soap. Olive oil is particularly well-known for the following fatty acids:
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
Constituting approximately 55–83% of olive oil, oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid.
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In Skin Care: Highly moisturising, conditioning, and softening. It helps to maintain barrier function and provides a rich feel.
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In Soap: Contributes to the conditioning properties, mildness, and having a lather that feels more like lotion than big bubbles. Over time, it will help to create a harder bar, but soaps that contain a lot of olive oil need more time to be fully cured and reach their potential.
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)
Found in smaller amounts than oleic acid at around 3.5–21%, linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is important for skin health.
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In Skin Care: An important part of maintaining the lipid barrier of the skin, providing moisture, and protecting against environmental stressors.
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In Soap: Adds mild conditioning properties.
Palmitic Acid
A saturated fatty acid at about 7.5–20%.
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In Skin Care: Acts as an emollient.
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In Soap: Contributes to a firm, creamy lather as well as increases the density of a soap bar.
Stearic Acid
Another saturated fatty acid; this can be around 0.5–5%.
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In Skincare: Provides emollient and thickening properties.
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In Soap: Provides a lot of hardness in soap bars as well as a firm, creamy lather in soap bars.
Other Beneficial Compounds
Olive oil also has many beneficial antioxidants, including Vitamin E, squalene (a molecule resembling human oil), and polyphenols, which further add to its skin-loving properties by fighting free radical damage.
Olive Oil – The Cold Process Soapmaking Technique – C’nor Skincare Perspective
The cold process technique is the best way to work with high-quality oils (such as olive oil), as the lower temperatures allow for a higher retention of beneficial properties.
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Why Olive Oil?
It may form the basis of traditional Castile soap (100% olive oil soap) and continues to be a main property in many natural soap recipes because of its unmatched gentleness. -
Characteristics of Soap:
Soap high in olive oil, like those you might find with our C’nor Cherish and Nurture line, is known for being:-
Exceptionally Mild: Suitable for the most delicate skin.
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Highly Conditioning: Leaving skin soft and moist, not stripped.
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Creamy Lather: This is a luxurious lotion-like clean.
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The C’nor Pledge:
At C’nor Skincare, we consider oils like olive oil when formulating our C’nor line of handcrafted soaps. We explore the right percentages to create soap bars that provide a superior cleansing experience without stripping moisture from the skin, a mission that is inspired by Ayurvedic soap that touts using only the finest, natural-based ingredients.
Unveiling the Skin Benefits of Olive Oil Soap
There are countless benefits to using a handmade soap that contains a high level of olive oil:
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Gentle Cleansing: Its mild properties allow for the effective removal of dirt without stripping the skin's natural oils.
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Deep Moisturization: The amounts of oleic acid and natural glycerin that remain in cold-process soaps deeply condition and hydrate the skin.
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Antioxidant Protection: Vitamins E and polyphenols help to protect skin cells against oxidative-caused skin damage, ultimately helping skin health and preserving a youthful look.
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Soothing: The skin contains natural anti-inflammatories that can help calm and soothe the skin from irritation.
Skin Types That Rejoice With Olive Oil Soap
Because of its gentle and moisturising benefits, olive oil soap is highly beneficial for:
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Dry Skin: Provides hydration and conditioning.
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Mature Skin: Aids in dryness control, as well as antioxidant properties to maintain elasticity.
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Sensitive Skin: Due to its gentleness, the likelihood of irritation is minimised.
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Normal Skin: Maintains balance and aids in soft, supple skin.
This soap is well tolerated in general, but those with very oily or acne-prone skin may want to look for soaps with a different oil balance. However, saponification changes the properties of oil significantly, leaving a very mild soap.
Not Just for Gender: Universally Gentle
Extra virgin olive oil soap is not gender-specific; the benefits don’t discriminate. It is an excellent handmade soap for men and a gentle, effective, handmade soap for women that can assist with cleansing and moisturising properties for healthy skin in anyone who appreciates a mild, effective soap.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap and Minimalist Skincare
In these times, many of us embrace a minimalist approach to skincare. Well-made soap that is olive oil-based accurately represents this concept. It is your one-step wash that simultaneously cleans and conditions your skin, possibly eliminating the need for more than one product and streamlining your routine while being efficacious and pure.
Experience the C’nor Skincare Difference
When you choose to use C’nor handmade soap, you are choosing purity, quality, and a nurturing touch of nature. Our use of ingredients like olive oil demonstrates our commitment to natural soap that supports the health of your skin and adds to your natural beauty.
We believe in the blend of ancient wisdom, such as Ayurvedic soap philosophies, and modern craft. Find the gentleness of olive oil in our handmade soap.
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