Matakana Valley Macadamia & Wild Fig
Earths Organics Gardeners High Country Lavender
Earths Organics Botanical Blends
Olive Oil
For centuries the benefits of olive oil, nutritionally, cosmetically and medicinally have been recognised by the people of the Mediterranean.
Hippocrates, the Greek father of medicine, even called olive oil “the great therapeutic” extolling the virtues of daily bathing and treating the skin with oil.
As time moved on, early cosmetologists recognised that the abundance of glycerides and fatty acids in olive oil make it gentle enough to use on even sensitive skin and it’s antioxidant properties are well respected.
However, not all olive oils are created equal. We feel it is important to let you in on a few facts about this oil we use in the Matakana Valley range.
Extra Virgin Oil
This is the finest quality oil which has an acidity rating of less than 1% and organoleptic rating of 6.5% or more.
Cold Pressed
A traditional process where the olives are pressed once, using no heat or chemicals to produce a totally virgin oil which retains all natural flavours, vitamins and beneficial minerals which can reflect the region it is from. (Similar to wine.) 100kg of olives produce around 10 litres of oil!
Olive Oil and Skincare
- Olive oil is high in Oleic acid and is therefore a good skin cell regenerator.
- Attracts external moisture to the skin to hold in moisture but allows the skin to function.
- Extremely moisturising and is similar to the lipids of the skin. Ideal for dry and damaged skin.
- Very high Vitamin E content (antioxidant) which assists to prevent body cell aging.
- High Pro-Vitamin A content.
At Les Floralies we personally visit all the olive groves to view their trees, olive presses and process to ensure that we are only sourcing the finest quality “Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil” so we can confidently educate people about the benefits of our olive oil based skin care range.