Olive Carrier Oil
![]() | Botonical Name | : | Olea Europaea |
![]() | CAS # | : | 8001-25-0 |
![]() | Country of Origin | : | Spain |
![]() | Color & Odor | : | Gold to green liquid with Characteristic odor |
![]() | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
![]() | Specific Gravity | : | 0.910“ 0.920 @ 20°C |
![]() | Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
![]() | Refractive Index | : | 1.465 - 1.475 @ 20°C |
![]() | Flash Point | : | >250°C |
![]() | Major Constituents | : | Oleic Acid |
![]() | Plant Part Used | : | Fruit pulp |
![]() | Extraction Method | : | Cold-pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Olive oil is one of the carrier oils used for used in massage, aromatherapy and other body treatments. This golden brown oil has a rich, full bodied aroma. It contains protein, minerals, and vitamins and can be used in the treatment for rheumatic conditions, hair care, cosmetics; soothing, nail and hair care. Olive carrier oil has a great conditioning effect in body care recipes and can be used in almost all applications because of its stable nature. CONSTITUENTS:
Palmitic acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Olive Carrier Oil has an appealing odor, it can influence essential oils if in a blend. BLENDS WITH:
Olive oil blends with most of the essential oils. It is used in a small dilution with another carrier, it may overpower a blend. COMMON NAMES:
Olive oil, Sweet oil USES:
Olive oil by far is the most universal oil used for a multitude of purposes including cosmetics, as a carrier oil, for hair care solutions, and in cooking.