Olive Oil

A. Scientific Name:

Olea europaea

B. What it is:

A natural oil pressed from olives. It has been used for cooking and skincare for thousands of years.

C. Found in everyday products:

Cooking oils

Salad dressings

Soaps

Skincare products

Hair treatments

D. Why do people use it?:

Olive oil provides healthy fats and moisturizing properties. It is biodegradable and widely available as a natural alternative to synthetic oils.

E. Safety summary:

Safe in food amounts

May clog pores for some people

Calorie-dense

F. Good for:

Heart-healthy fats

Cooking

Skin moisturizing

G. Be careful if:

Acne-prone skin

High calorie intake

H. DIY / Usage Ideas:

Salad dressing

Skin moisturizer

Hair treatment

I. Natural alternative category:

Coconut oil

Jojoba oil

Avocado oil