Olive Exfoliant is a natural exfoliating ingredient manufactured from olive stones, a reference of the shells & kernels range.
The olive, known by the botanical name Olea europaea, meaning "European olive", is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea.
The olive's fruit, also called the olive, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. The tree and its fruit give their name to the plant family, which also includes species such as lilacs, jasmine, Forsythia, and the true ash trees (Fraxinus).
The olive tree is a tree with many symbols and legends. Synonym of life and hope, this tree is known as eternal.
Used mostly for oil, olives also have another treasure : its kernel.
100% natural, this olive kernel powder provides softness and radiance to the skin.