Ingredient library · Carrier oil
Olive
Olea europaea · OleaceaeIn one paragraph
Olive oil is the oldest infusion base in the European herbal tradition, and it remains the default for good reason. It is heavy, slow to oxidise, and rich in oleic acid and polyphenols. It sits on skin rather than vanishing into it, which is exactly what a salve or body oil needs.
How Nurtur Health uses it
Organic olive oil is the carrier in sixteen Nurtur products, more than any other ingredient in the range. Every six-week maceration that is not jojoba-based happens in olive oil.
Traditional use
The traditional base for infused oils and salves across the Mediterranean and northern Europe, used for dry skin and as the vehicle for almost every herb.
Cautions — read before use
External use only. Not intended for internal use.
Always patch-test a new product before wider use.
Speak with a qualified practitioner before use in pregnancy, while nursing, on children, or alongside medication.
Products containing olive
Balsam Fir Herbal Oil
Balsam Fir Beard Oil
Calendula Herbal Oil
Comfrey Herbal Oil
Dog Paw Protector Salve
Evergreen and Eucalyptus Chest Rub
Evergreen Lip Balm
Herbal Salve Making Kit
Juniper & Pine Recovery Bath Soak
Lavender Herbal Oil
Mend & Move Body & Massage Oil
Plantain Leaf Herbal Oil
Rosemary Hair Oil
Skin Repair Comfrey Salve
Soothe & Snooze | Evening Ritual Oil
St. John's Wort Herbal Oil
St. John's Wort Salve
Written and reviewed by Olga, Herbal Academy graduate and founder of Nurtur Health.