Olives
Our upcycled olives comes from olive oil production process. Olive oil production generates a significant amount of waste in the form of olive pulp, which is the residue left over after the olives have been pressed for their oil. This pulp is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including hydroxytyrosol, a polyphenol with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that is beneficial for the skin. To reduce waste and promote sustainability, the pulp can be upcycled and used to extract hydroxytyrosol for use in our Serum.
The upcycling process involves several steps. First, the olive pulp is collected from the olive oil production process. The pulp is then subjected to a series of processing steps, including grinding, heating, and centrifugation, to extract the hydroxytyrosol. These steps are designed to break down the pulp and release the bioactive compounds.
By upcycling olive pulp, the waste generated by the olive oil production process is reduced, and a valuable bioactive compound is extracted for use in skincare products. This process promotes sustainability and reduces the environmental impact of the olive oil production process.
Interesting fact
On average, it takes between 5 and 10 kilograms of olives to produce one liter of olive oil, which is roughly equivalent to one bottle. In 21/22 the international olive council estimated that 3,695,652 liters of olive oil was produced.