natural oils · specialty oil / emollient
extra virgin olive oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings a medium, rich oil feel and a fruity, olive scent to the bench — a specialty oil / emollient suited to hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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kimiya workshop · at a glance
extra virgin olive oil
natural oils — specialty oil / emollient
- inci
- olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; green to golden
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · turkiye or syriafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a the castile original olive oil is the whole recipe in traditional castile soap.
- b oleic-rich and substantial a heavier, slower-absorbing conditioner.
- c time-tested millennia of skin- and soap-craft behind one ingredient.
- d character included natural color and a faint olive note come with authenticity.
02where formulators use it
- a soapmaking castile and Mediterranean-style bars; mild, creamy lather.
- b body oils for dry skin substantial, lasting emollience.
- c salves & liniments the traditional infusion and salve base.
- d hair & scalp oils old-world deep conditioning.
- e rustic & heritage lines the authenticity ingredient.
03technical details
| product identity | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Green To Golden |
| odor | Fruity, olive |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | Turkiye or Syria |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-012-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-012-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
everything a formula needs, from one bench
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.