From the Olive Plantations of Portugal

From the Olive Plantations of Portugal “Olivane” 100% pure & natural Olive Topical Squalene Serum is the most nourishing topical “treat” you can give your skin.

It has been clear for some years that Mediterranean peoples tend to suffer considerably less than others from heart disease and certain cancers while their skin remains soft and hydrated. Scientists have linked this to relatively high levels of olive oil consumption, but they aren’t first to make this connection. Many ancient Mediterranean cultures believed that olive oil increases strength and longevity, and indeed the olive tree is a rich source of Squalene!

The olive tree has always been more than just another food source. Since the earliest days of Mediterranean civilization it has been surrounded by a wealth of cultural symbolism. Ancient kings ruled with scepters of olive wood, priests still anoint the worthy with olive oil, and the olive branch is a recognized symbol of peace in many cultures. Early Mediterranean peoples considered it a gift from the gods, worthy of be adored and defended. Old Greek and Roman writers referred to it as the Eternal Tree of Peach and the Jewish bible includes dozens of references to the tree. Ancient Indian physicians were well aware of the great healing power of the olive tree and its oil. The Koran too describes it as a “Precious Condiment.”

The city of Athens was mythically named after Pallas Athena, goddess of peace and wisdom. She was said to have created a tree able to light up the night [olive oil lamps produce a warm, gentle light], to soothe wounds and to produce a food rich in flavor and energy. According to Roman legend, Hercules strode along the shores of the Mediterranean, his olive staff sending out roots every time it struck the ground and sprouting new trees. The Phoenicians helped spread the tree westward from Asia Minor and around the shores of the Mediterranean.

Olive trees live for centuries, even millennia. When a main trunk dies, new shoots sprout from its base and grow. Add to this the many uses which it is put and the distinctive cuisine that has emerged from it, it is not surprising that it has become so rich in myth. And now we discover there may be some factual basis to its reputation for health and healing.

Olivane Topical Olive Squalene Serum 100% pure Squalene derived from the Olive is natures elixir for the skin. Used as a daily moisturiser or nourishing night oil Olivane Squalene Serum helps our skin cells avoid oxidative stress and prevents lipid peroxidation. The skin of primates has virtually no Squalene but the sebum secreted by human skin contains about 12% – a huge proportion. This appears to be an evolutionary requirement of our unique nakedness, protecting us from our unparalleled exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. As environmental pollution leading to ozone depletion exposes us to rising levels of these harmful rays, the burden on Squalene in our inner and outer protective coatings may exceed its ability to cope. Squalene is a strong antioxidant Isopreniod. Squalene is present in high concentrations in human skin and in fat cells. This may be an evolutionary requirement. Most likely the pressure of evolution in the human protective coat and the requirements of its macrophage system have led to the storage of large amounts of Squalene in the cellular protective system of the skin and underlying fat tissue. Rapid changes in the environment may be placing oxidative pressure on the protective coat of our body with potentially disastrous effects. Olivane Squalene Serum is the natural answer to anti-aging – you will become addicted to its silky smooth touch to your skin. Fragranced with natural Rose essence, a couple of drops on your face each night will produce younger, more supple and radiant skin. A naturally pure preventative for stretch marks during pregancy – what better nourishment for your skin to