For centuries, the olive tree has stood as a symbol of peace, nourishment, and resilience. Its fruit—humble and familiar—holds an ingredient that has quietly supported human health in profound ways. But beyond the kitchen table, olive fruit oil (Olea Europaea) has found a powerful purpose: nurturing delicate, sensitive skin.
Used in many of Onea’s baby products, olive fruit oil offers more than just hydration. It’s a deeply skin-compatible, antioxidant-rich oil that mimics the skin’s natural oils—making it especially valuable for babies and those with sensitive or reactive skin.
Here’s what makes it so special:
1. A Source of Essential Fatty Acids
It’s rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining healthy cell membranes and optimal skin function. These fatty acids contribute to overall skin health and help prevent dryness and irritation.
2. Enhances Skin's Natural Defense System
Besides antioxidants, olive oil also boosts the skin’s ability to defend itself against environmental damage, such as UV exposure and dryness. While it’s not a sunscreen, its components strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier.
3. Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic
Unlike many oils, olive oil is generally hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, meaning it rarely causes allergic reactions or clogs pores. This makes it a safe choice for babies and anyone with highly sensitive or acne-prone skin.
4. Rich in Oleic Acid — But Balanced with Care
Olive oil is known for its high level of oleic acid, which has a softening and replenishing effect on dry skin. However, what many don't realise is that when used alone in large amounts, oleic acid can be overly penetrating. That’s why in quality formulations—like those used by Onea—it is balanced carefully with other ingredients to deliver moisture without compromise, keeping baby’s skin soft yet intact.
5. A Natural Emollient That Calms and Conditions
Unlike mineral oils that simply sit on the skin, olive fruit oil absorbs gently and leaves behind a silky layer that conditions and calms. It has been shown to reduce the appearance of dryness, flaking, and roughness, without clogging pores or triggering irritation.
Why Parents Trust It
For parents, skincare isn’t about trends—it’s about safety, science, and softness. Olive fruit oil offers all three. It’s not a flashy ingredient. It doesn’t need to be. It simply works in harmony with baby skin, easing discomfort, locking in moisture, and offering protective care with every application.
That’s why it continues to be part of Onea’s most-loved formulations—from moisturisers to balms and massage oils. Chosen not for tradition alone, but for its proven, profound gentleness.
In every drop of olive fruit oil lies a quiet promise: that nature and science can come together to give your baby’s skin the gentlest, most honest care it deserves.