Oliveda - Skincare from the Inside Out
At a glance:
Most skincare products can be up to 80% water
Olive leaf extract is high in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory
Hydroxytyrosol protects skin from UV damage and is anti-aging
Healthy skin starts internally
You know those moments when something just clicks? Like everything aligns. Well, that's exactly how I felt when a friend and fellow nutritionist introduced me to Oliveda. At first, I was like, "Hmm, interesting concept." I love good, high-quality olive oil and think of it more as a nutrient-dense food than just a pantry staple. So naturally, I was curious, but I needed to do my own research.
So, after going down the olive or, more specifically, olive leaf extract rabbit hole, I found out that Oliveda not only has high-performing skin products but they take it up a notch with ingestible skincare!
Yep, you read that right—beauty from the inside out. They were speaking my language. But here's the kicker: instead of adding water as the main ingredient to their skincare line like most brands, they swap it out for olive leaf extract.
Mind. Blown. It made so much sense. 🌿✨
Waterless Beauty
I was utterly intrigued by this olive leaf extract, and after learning more, it was the game-changer for me. But first, let’s talk about this waterless thing and why the only water you’ll find listed in Oliveda products is what naturally comes from the olive leaf extract…it is never added.
Water is the main ingredient in most skincare products (sometimes up to 80%), but it doesn't actually do much for your skin. Your skin is actually designed to repel water, so it can lead to even dryer skin.
Who knew?!
It's also the reason preservatives are needed; water can breed bacteria, mold, and yeast. This is where that magical olive leaf extract comes in to replace the water, making a super-concentrated product that feeds your skin, so a little goes a long way.
Do you see how this is making sense?! Rather than diluting with water, they replace the water with a bioactive molecule packed with antioxidants.
Why is olive leaf extract such a powerhouse ingredient?
Potent Products
Meet hydroxytyrosol: the secret weapon of the olive leaf. If you love a good extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), then you know that distinctive peppery and bitter kick. That is hydroxytyrosol. This powerhouse molecule is a potent polyphenol, packing a punch with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
And guess where it's most abundant? You got it – in olives, particularly in their leaves. We're talking about a whopping 3000x more concentrated!
Now, let's talk benefits. Polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol are like the superheroes of the antioxidant world because of their ability to tackle oxidative stress that can wreak havoc on our cells, leading to aging and a host of diseases.
Hydroxytyrosol, along with tyrosol and oleuropein, are linked to supporting cardiovascular and brain health and promoting longevity – not to mention they're your skin's best friend.
Hydroxytyrosol helps counteract the free radical damage caused by UV rays, therefore preventing premature aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. And, the anti-inflammatory properties help to calm and soothe irritated skin leading to a clearer complexion.
Organic and Eco-Certified Skincare
Oliveda products are made with eco-certified wild-grown mountain olive trees in Spain. They’ve saved over 30,000 trees in a nature preserve that would have otherwise been left unkept.
The trees are left to grow naturally and are never watered or treated with fertilizers or pesticides. They also use honey from the hives in their groves for the Matcha Mask, so cool.
You can read more on the history of the company here. It’s truly fascinating.
Healthy Skin Comes from Within
Oliveda believes that healthy skin comes from within, which is why they offer a line of ingestible products. This is where they really got me. Products designed to support your skin's health from the inside out. This is my jam. I’ve been working with clients on the importance of the diet-gut-skin relationship for over fifteen years. I use and have used lots of products, but the vibe of these was just different, and I was totally in.
To highlight just one product, the I01 Camu Camu and ORAC was the very first product created by the founder of the company and the first one I wanted to try. It’s jam-packed with antioxidants and helps with internal inflammation, gut health, and detoxification.
I’ve been taking it daily for a little over a month and can feel it working on so many different levels, from my immune system to my skin, and hope it never goes out of stock.
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