7 Remarkable Benefits Of Olive Oil Soap For Your Skin

We all know how beneficial olive oil can be for your overall health. When included as part of a balanced diet, olive oil can promote heart health, brain health, and may be beneficial for inflammation throughout the entire body.

It’s no wonder olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which has been touted as one of the healthiest ways of eating in the world. But did you know that olive oil can benefit your skin even if you don’t eat it? That’s right, Olive oil based soap is a welcome addition to the beauty and skin care industry. The benefits of olive oil soap range from its rich antioxidant properties to the soothing effects it can have on your hands, skin, and body.

Why Olive Oil?

Of all the ingredients you could add to soap, why olive oil? Simple, it’s from the Earth, and effective. Furthermore, its moisturizing and nourishing properties make it a no-brainer for adding to a product you use on your skin and body.

A Brief History of Olive Oil in Soap

Did you know that olive oil has actually been used in soap making for centuries? This ingredient as a skincare tool dates back to the first century AD when the Romans used it. There’s also been talk that Queen Cleopatra used olive oil in her beauty and skin care routine. Perhaps she was one of the first to use it as a makeup remover. After all, her strong eye makeup was her signature. If so, she certainly wasn’t the last! Olive oil as a makeup remover is just one of the many ways it can be incorporated into your routine. 

You don’t have to head to the kitchen to reap the benefits of olive oil, though. Check out some of the ways this potent ingredient can help your skin, this time from the outside in. 

Benefits of Olive Oil Based Soap

1. Moisturizing. You know how olive oil makes your salad dressing so much tastier? That’s due to the nourishing elements in the fatty acids. Olive oil contains some of the healthiest types of fat around. In the same way that it essentially moisturizes your leafy greens, it does the same for your skin. By penetrating the skin, it provides maximum moisture that gets easily absorbed.  
2. Anti-aging properties. The rich antioxidant profile of olive oil helps protect skin against free radicals. This reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as age spots, something people see a lot of on their hands. That’s why an organic cream hand soap made with olive oil is such a good option for everyday use.
3. Safe for most skin types. Gentle, natural, and effective, olive oil is one of the simplest ingredients you’ll find. It comes from the Earth and is naturally hypoallergenic, which means it’s unlikely to cause negative side effects. As always, test it out on a small part of your skin before using it all over your body.
4. Antibacterial. Olive oil contains Vitamins A and E, which help combat free radicals that may cause breakouts and other skin irritation issues. These vitamins also promote new skin cell growth. 
5. Eczema and psoriasis relief. The soothing properties make it a healing agent for people with extremely sensitive skin, like those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis, and the occasional sunburn. The fatty acids in olive oil can really be a game changer for dry skin.
6. May help prevent acne.  Yes, olive oil is an oil but that doesn’t mean it makes you oily.  In fact, it helps balance oil production so your body doesn’t overcompensate.
7. Natural makeup remover. Olive oil as a makeup remover is a great option for people who tend to have a negative reaction to mainstream products. It’s simultaneously gentle without leaving behind residue.

Interested in trying olive oil based soap? Lucky for you, one of the leading ingredients in Malie Organics’ Luxe Cream Soap Bar is olive oil. Not only does this cream soap feature a luxurious formula that lathers up beautifully, but it’s also made with a cold process method to preserve the natural ingredients within it, one of which being olive oil. 

Will olive oil soap make you smell like a salad? Not quite. Don’t worry about smelling like olive oil. Our Luxe Cream Soap is available in our signature aromas, including Koke’e, Mango Nectar, Plumeria, Pikake, and Tiare. 

Try it for yourself when you shop for olive oil based soap today!