Olive Oil Skin Benefits

Since ancient times the Mediterranean people have appreciated the fabulous benefits that Olive Oil has for your skin. They used it to hydrate, soften and regenerate the skin, as well as strengthening and hydrating their hair and nails. It is absorbed quickly, helps lock in moisture and the result is soft, smooth skin. The Vitamin [...]

Historical Facts About Olive Oil

Olive oil has been used for numerous purposes since time immemorial, and there are references to it in the Bible, the Torah and the Koran. It has been used historically for food, medicine, as an aphrodisiac, in cosmetics, in magic potions, religious unction, for cooking, as a preservative, a laxative and for lamp fuel. One [...]

The commercial category of extra virgin olive oil is defined

In Spain it is not necessary to be an industry professional to know that extra virgin is the highest commercial category of olive oil, but what is less well known is the peculiar process in place to arrive at the status of extra virgin olive oil. There is legislation which states that an “extra virgin” [...]