Olivella's Ingredients Glossary

Vitamin E - Tocopherol

Tocopherol is the main component of vitamin E. It is an essential vitamin nutrient and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant, naturally present in vir...

Vitamin B - Panthenol

Vitamin B5 (also known as Panthenol) has regenerating and soothing properties. It strengthens the hair, making it soft and hydrated and it's also ...

Squalane

A precious ingredient in Olivella® formulas, it is obtained from the squalene of olive oil through a hydrogenation process. It helps to strengthen...

Sodium Olivate

Sodium Olivate is a mixture of sodium hydroxide salts, obtained from virgin olive oil, rich in fatty acids (oleic, palmitic, linoleic and stearic...

Potassium Olivate

It is a mixture of potassium salts obtained from the fatty acids of virgin olive oil during the saponification process. Totally of vegetable origi...

Peptide

Peptides are molecules composed of two or more amino acids whose purpose is to communicate and regulate the biological processes of cells. There ar...

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil, also known as Malaleuca oil is a plant belonging to the Mirtaceae family, native of Australia. When used topically, tea tree oil can ...

Olea Europea Fruit Oil

Olive oil obtained thanks to the pressing of olives it is widely used in the Mediterranean diet. In addition to food usage, olive oil is used in co...

Niacinamide

Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B-3. It promotes cellular metabolism, and it serves as a lipid barrier. It also has anti...

Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable glycerin is an ingredient with an extraordinary humectant action, and it is able to deeply hydrate the skin, facilitating the absorption ...

Unsaponifiable Fraction of Olive Oil

The Unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil is a part of virgin olive oil (about 2%) that does not turn into soap as it is chemically composed of fat...

Olive Leaf Extract

Rich in antioxidant substances, such as oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, olive leaf extract helps to improve the appearance of the skin by protecting...

Centella Asiatica (Tiger Grass)

Centella Asiatica, also known as Tiger Grass, promotes the microcirculation of the skin and stimulates the production of collagen. It is suitable f...