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Olive Oil
Olive oil is derived from the Olea Europaea tree. There are five grades of this oil. Extra Virgin, Virgin, Grade A, Grade B and Pomice. Extra Virgin and Virgin are great for cooking. B grade and pomice oil are sometimes extracted with the use of chemicals. That leaves A grade, the one I prefer to use in natural homemade soap recipes though all grades are commonly used.
- the mild scented oil ranges in color from clear yellow to gold to olive green.
- is the main ingredient of castile soap recipes.
- high in oleic acid.
- said to help with skin cell regeneration.
- acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
- creates a protective layer, holding in moisture without smothering the skin.
- produces a soap with a conditioning, stable lather.
- lather is somewhat thin but is very mild and suitable for sensitive skin.
- use as a percentage of your base oils or as your only base oil.
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