Olive oil

The unsaponifiable fraction extracted from olive oil is used, obtained through cold pressing of the olives. It appears as a yellow liquid. It is a mix of chemical molecules such as sterols (beta-sitosterol, avenasterol, campesterol, stigmasterol), waxes, squalene that remain in solution without reacting.

Benefits and properties:

From a cosmetic point of view, this unsaponifiable fraction of the oil, similar to skin sebum, has the ability to:

stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. This results in a toning and elasticizing effect for the skin and blood vessels, helping to prevent wrinkles;

hydrate the skin very well by restoring the epidermal barrier. It produces a moisturizing and healing effect for the epidermis;

it has pronounced emollient and seborestitutive properties.

For these reasons, it is an excellent functional substance used both for cosmetics for mature skin, but also for dry and delicate skin or for baby skin.

The action of the unsaponifiable fraction in the dermis translates into an activation of fibroblast metabolism through increased cellular enzymatic activity. In this way, the fibroblasts themselves are stimulated to produce more soluble collagen, which gives fullness to the skin. The collagen present in face creams has a molecular weight that is too high to penetrate into the dermis. For this reason, its function takes place exclusively on the skin surface, with a good moisturizing and tightening effect.

Thanks to its action on connective tissue, unsaponifiables are also used with good results in the treatment of cellulite and couperose. They indeed have a strengthening action on the walls of blood capillaries.

The use of the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil, thanks to its photo-protective properties, helps to protect the skin exposed to UV rays.

The action of restoring the epidermal barrier is also useful in cases of abrasions (post-waxing, for example), for dry skin or with dermatitis.

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