For thousands of years, Greek people have relied on olive oil as a natural elixir for radiant skin, using it as a moisturizer, cleanser, and healing balm. In ancient times, women blended it with honey and fragrant herbs to keep their skin youthful and glowing, while physicians like Hippocrates praised its anti-inflammatory properties, using it to treat wounds, rashes, and even sunburn. Olive oil wasn’t just for skincare—it was a key ingredient in perfumed body oils, therapeutic massages, and even hair treatments to strengthen and nourish. Today, this timeless beauty secret lives on in Greece, where extra virgin olive oil is still used in natural soaps, facial oils, and DIY treatments. Whether mixed with sea salt for an invigorating scrub, infused with lavender for a calming body oil, or simply massaged into dry skin for instant hydration, olive oil remains a Greek beauty staple—just as it was in the age of the gods.
OLIVE OIL
QUICK FACTS
Sourced from Greece – We buy our olive oil from small, independent family producers in Greece, ensuring the highest quality and ethical sourcing.
Cold-pressed for purity – Extracted without heat or chemicals to retain its full nutrient profile.
Rich in skin-loving nutrients – Packed with vitamin E, polyphenols, and squalene for deep hydration and protection.
Deeply moisturizing – High in oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid), which helps to restore the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.
Antioxidant powerhouse – Protects against environmental damage and premature aging.
Anti-inflammatory properties – Soothes irritated, sensitive skin and helps with conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Supports skin repair – Encourages healing and reduces redness and irritation.
Non-comedogenic – Works well for dry and mature skin but may be too rich for very oily or acne-prone skin.
Multi-purpose ingredient – Used in creams, balms, soaps, facial oils, and hair treatments.
Sustainably harvested – Our extra virgin olive oil is sourced from small, family-run farms that follow sustainable and traditional farming methods.
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BENEFITS AND USES
Extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil is a skincare staple, offering intense hydration, nourishment, and protection. Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps to restore the skin barrier, soften rough patches, and protect against environmental stressors. The naturally high levels of squalene and vitamin E make it an excellent anti-aging ingredient, helping to reduce fine lines and improve elasticity. Its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe dry, irritated, and sensitive skin, making it a popular choice for eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea-prone skin. Used in moisturizers, balms, facial oils, and soaps, it delivers lasting hydration and is especially beneficial for mature and dry skin types.
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SCIENCE
Olive oil’s skincare benefits come from its unique composition of fatty acids, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. It is high in oleic acid (omega-9), which deeply moisturizes and strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier, helping to prevent water loss and dryness. Its abundance of polyphenols and vitamin E provides strong antioxidant protection, fighting oxidative stress and premature aging caused by pollution and UV exposure. The natural presence of squalene, a key component of human sebum, makes it highly compatible with the skin, helping to boost hydration and elasticity. Studies suggest that olive oil can also help reduce inflammation, supporting skin repair and soothing irritation.
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SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS
At The Blue Lemon, we are committed to ethical sourcing and sustainability, which is why we buy our extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil from small, independent family farms in Greece. By working directly with local producers, we ensure the oil is harvested using traditional, chemical-free methods, preserving both quality and biodiversity. The farms follow sustainable olive-growing practices, minimizing water usage and avoiding harmful pesticides. Olive trees are a renewable, long-lived crop, making olive oil one of the most sustainable skincare ingredients. Our sourcing supports small-scale farming and local communities, ensuring fair wages and responsible land management.
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HOW WE USE IT IN OUR PRODUCTS
We use extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil across our skincare range for its deeply moisturizing, antioxidant-rich, and soothing properties. It plays a vital role in our luxurious creams and balms, providing intensive hydration for dry and sensitive skin. In our handmade soaps, it creates a creamy, nourishing lather that gently cleanses without stripping moisture. By using the highest quality extra virgin olive oil, we ensure that our products deliver maximum skin benefits while remaining ethically sourced.
FAQ
Is olive oil good for all skin types?
Olive oil is best for dry, mature, and sensitive skin, but it may be too rich for very oily or acne-prone skin due to its high oleic acid content.
Can olive oil help with aging skin?
Yes! Olive oil is packed with vitamin E, squalene, and polyphenols, which help fight free radical damage, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Does olive oil clog pores?
Olive oil is non-comedogenic for most skin types, but those with very oily or acne-prone skin may find it too heavy.
How is your olive oil sourced?
We buy our extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil directly from small, family-run farms in Greece, ensuring it is ethically and sustainably produced.
Is olive oil safe for sensitive skin?
Yes! Its anti-inflammatory and barrier-repairing properties make it ideal for sensitive, eczema-prone, or irritated skin.
Let customers speak for us
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This not only smells amazing but has brilliant lather it leaves you feeling squeaky clean! I not only use it a soap and body wash but its amazing as a shaving foam.
Beautiful, rich, moisturises the driest hands (see husband pinched mine!) So gentle a friend with dermatitis loves it. I give it as a gift to family and friends and they all use it now.
Feels like I am replenishing my face with what the weather has taken away. Good feeling to my whole face and head.
I struggle with my skin, it is sensitive and I can get spots, this is a gentle exfoliating face wash, doesn't dry your skin, not to harsh if using twice a day, and keeps my skin looking clean and fresh. I have been using this for years.
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Love, love, love this product. Even have to hide from my 8year old grandson as he loves it so much. So nice that everything is natural and fine for young skin too.