Did you know that we use local Olive Oil in many of our soaps? In Napa, the olive harvest season is coming to a close; it usually takes place from November to February! During this time, local farmers carefully handpick the olives at the peak of ripeness, ensuring that the oil is fresh, high quality, and full of nutrients. Using local olive oil not only supports our community but also guarantees that our soaps contain the purest, most natural ingredients possible. 

While we love Olive Oil for cooking, it has also been used as an ingredient in skincare products for over 3,000 years. Ancient civilizations, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, treasured olive oil for its ability to protect, nourish, and rejuvenate the skin. Its long history in beauty routines is no coincidence; olive oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that work together to support healthy, radiant skin. We continue this tradition by incorporating local olive oil into our soaps, creating a product that is gentle, effective, and rooted in natural wellness.

We would like to share a few of the benefits it offers to our skin:

• Helps repair the skin barrier by locking in moisture via squalene and oleic acid: These natural compounds penetrate deeply into the skin to keep it hydrated and resilient. Unlike some synthetic ingredients that only sit on the surface, olive oil helps strengthen your skin’s natural protective layer.

• Promotes healing by stimulating collagen: Collagen is essential for maintaining firm, youthful skin. Olive oil encourages its production, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, support skin elasticity, and repair minor damage from environmental stressors.

• Can reduce wrinkles and soothe inflammation with antioxidants like Vitamins E, K, and polyphenols: These antioxidants neutralize free radicals, calm irritation, and provide a natural defense against premature aging. They make olive oil a gentle yet powerful ingredient for sensitive or mature skin.

• Acts as a natural makeup remover! Its hydrating, oil-based formula allows it to dissolve makeup effectively without stripping your skin, leaving your face soft, nourished, and refreshed.

By choosing local olive oil, we’re not only harnessing its incredible skincare benefits, but we’re also celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of our locale.  From the orchard to your bathroom, our olive oil soaps are designed to nourish your skin, honor local farmers, and make self-care a truly natural experience.

Whether you’re lathering up in the morning or indulging in a soothing evening ritual, olive oil soap is more than just a cleanser; it is a centuries-old tradition of nourishment, hydration, and gentle care for your skin.