Olive oil is renowned for its health benefits. So, it isn’t surprising that since ancient times, olive oil has been used to make soap.
Here are the seven main benefits of using olive oil soap.
1. Perfect skin moisturizer
Olive Oil Soap gives a very clean and buttery feel despite minimal lather. It provides a very moisturizing effect that lasts for a longer time, making it perfect for people with very dry and sensitive skin including eczema and psoriasis.
At Kefalonia Soaps, all our handmade soaps are made in small batches on the island of Kefalonia, using our very own handpicked olive oil as the main ingredient.
2. Gentle makeup remover
Olive oil based soap removes make up gently and efficiently without irritating the skin, especially removing makeup around the eyes. However, just like any soap without pH neutralizing chemicals, please avoid soap from getting into your eyes as it will sting a little.
3. Antioxidant properties
Olive Oil Soap contains antioxidant properties as we use olive oil as a key ingredient in our handmade soaps. Olive oil can repair damage caused by free radicals on the skin. It stimulates new cell generation, slows down wrinkle development and gives skin a youthful look.
4. Anti-inflammatory properties
Olive Oil Soap has anti-inflammatory effects and is non-irritating to the skin. It helps to gently clean even the most sensitive skin including skin abrasions, rashes and even sunburns.
5. Relieves eczema and psoriasis
Olive Oil Soap is known to provide relief to skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Our Castille Soap is vegan and uses only premium plant-based ingredients, it is free from harsh irritable chemicals like sulphates (SLE, SLES), parabens, EDTA, synthetic colour and artificial fragrance.
6. Helps with acne
Olive oil soap is non-greasy and so will not clog pores which is great for acne prone skin.
Our Tea Tree Soap is also great for helping with back acne.