Hair & Skin
For most of us, when you see the word olive your mind fills in the blank and places oil. Olive oil is widely known undeniable force. What about its counterpart the olive leaf? Many have yet to discover and reap the benefits of its use.
Historically the olive leaf is a symbol of friendship and peace that dates back to Greek mythology. The olive tree is native to Africa, Europe, and Mediterranean areas. Olive has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years. The versatility of the olive has lent its use as a food source and plant medicine. Olive leaf is known to treat health complications for cardiovascular disease.
Olive Leaf
- Genus Europaea
- Medicinally used as an herbal tea and powder for its natural healing properties
Studies have shown that Oleuropein induces the anagen phase in the hair growth cycle. It kickstarts your hair into a growth phase. You may remember hearing about this phase (anagen) during pregnancy. Oleuropein has also been shown to increase the number and size of hair follicles. Alopecia suffers and those who have hair loss benefit from olive leaf's ability to extend the anagen phase of hair growth.
- Is the oldest cultivated tree in the Mediterranean
- Used by ancient Greek and people of the Mediterranean area to treat fever
- Used in ancient Olympic crown wreaths in Egyptian mummification
- Has 400x more antioxidant power than Vitamin C
- Protects brain against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
- Treats Type II diabetes
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Fights herpes
- Reduces cancer risk
- Supports weight management
- California is the top commercial producer of olive trees in the US
1. Conditions your hair & prevents breakage
Olive leaf has essential omega-3 fatty acids that penetrates the hair shaft, providing moisture and blood circulation
2. Reduces breakage by coating the hair shaft more pliability in the hair has been observed
3. Scalp soother
Treats scalp issues dandruff and dry scalp. Clogged hair follicles and dandruff are the main cause for hair loss.
4. Promotes hair growth with continued use. Olive leaf has the ability to reinforce hairs ability to maintain length as it naturally grows
5. Reduces hormones that cause hair loss
A major component attributed to hair loss is a hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT attacks and weakens the hair follicle causing hair loss. DHT is the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness. Olive leaf and olive oil contains phenols and other beneficial compounds that provides antioxidant effects that promotes hair health.
Hair oiling is an ancient tradition that many cultures use for near daily hair health. Indian, Greek, and Egyptian cultures are a few who have employed this method throughout the centuries.
6. Helps fight bacteria and fungi
Studies have shown that olive leaf killed the most common types of fungi known to affect hair, nails, and skin.
Hair Oiling DOs:
Boost Olive Leaf's Benefits With Massage
On average, males and females loose 50-100 hairs per day. Compete with natural hair loss with scalp massage. Gently massage a dime sized amount to each section in a circular motion for 5-10 minutes for proper oil penetration. Coat the hair shaft with oil, braid or twist after massage for best protective style practice.
- Makes hair more vibrant and shiny
- Improves scalp by preventing dandruff
- Promotes hair growth
My Personal Account
If I had to pick the Infused with Olive Leaf hair oil may be my favorite product.
This hair oil helped me with extreme hair loss after a series of stressful events: a hit and run car accident that resulted in a concussion with over a month of physical therapy. As well as vitamin deficiencies that were later corrected. I went back to the basics of no chemicals and low manipulation styling. Three times a week I hydrated my hair with purified water, and massaged my scalp with heated the Infused with Olive Leaf hair oil.
