As the name shows, you extract olive oil from olives. The composition of olive oil may differ with the origin of cultivation of olives, manufacturing, and extraction process.
However, most commonly, olive oil is composed of fatty acids, triacylglycerol’s, and lipids. Fatty acids are the building blocks of healthy cell membranes and helps in reducing the natural oil production on the skin. Triacylglycerols helps smoothen the skin and lock the skin’s moisture. It is good for people who have extremely dry skin types. Lipids in olive oil helps in maintaining skin’s strength and prevents the impurities from getting deposited in the pores. Olive oil also has good nutrition factors and is a source of calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins like vitamin A and K. Therefore, experts immensely use olive oil in designing diet plans.