🌿 Oliva Flora Ingredient Glossary
European Formulation. California Soul.
Welcome to the Oliva Flora Ingredient Glossary — a clear, coast-born guide to what's inside your skincare. We believe that knowing your ingredients isn't just empowering, it's essential. When you understand what goes on your skin, you can choose what truly supports it.
Bergamot Essential Oil
A coastal classic with edge.
Bergamot shows up with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power that keeps breakouts in check and helps soften the evidence left behind. It brightens uneven tone, supports gentle cell turnover, and calms the kind of irritation that flares after long days in the sun or under stress. Loaded with antioxidants, it guards skin against environmental free radicals while balancing sebum so your glow stays intentional — never greasy. Its natural antiseptic qualities keep the skin environment clean, and the scent? A mood-lifting citrus hit that feels like golden hour on a warm Santa Barbara trail.
Camellia Oil
Old-world luxury with a West Coast attitude.
Lightweight, oleic-acid-rich hydration sinks in fast, softening skin without leaving any residue behind. Antioxidants — including vitamin E — offer urban and environmental defense, keeping the complexion resilient. Camellia supports collagen, elasticity, and smoother texture while being friendly to every skin type, including oily and breakout-prone. It soothes irritation, calms eczema-leaning skin, and provides a whisper of natural UV support. A barrier-building workhorse that feels like nothing, but does everything.
Coco Caprylate/Caprate
A clean, modern emollient that behaves like the lightweight oil of your dreams.
It hydrates without heaviness, smooths roughness, and leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and never greasy. Non-comedogenic and barrier-supportive, it's the quiet overachiever in many European formulations — the one that makes everything feel silky, breathable, and balanced.
Frankincense Essential Oil
A legendary ingredient with backstage-pass energy.
Frankincense brings antioxidant strength + cell-supportive action to help reduce fine lines and firm texture. It calms redness, soothes irritation, regulates oil, and supports clearer skin. With ongoing use, it helps fade scars, sunspots, and uneven tone while reinforcing the skin barrier so your complexion handles daily wear — wind, sun, stress — with more resilience. Sacred, but also scientifically solid.
Green Caviar Oil (Japanese Seaweed)
Ocean intelligence in a bottle.
This marine super-ingredient delivers deep hydration and mineral density straight from the sea — think magnesium, copper, iodine, zinc — all working to retain moisture and cushion the skin. It supports collagen, smooths fine lines, brightens dullness, and fades spots with natural vitamin C and ocean-derived actives. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, powerful enough to refine texture, even pores, and bring that healthy, coastal, lit-from-within look.
Green Coffee Bean Oil
The energizer.
Loaded with chlorogenic acid and antioxidants, this oil defends against environmental stress, hydrates deeply, and supports skin firmness. Its essential fatty acids nourish the barrier, while its anti-inflammatory properties calm sensitivity and redness. Some users notice a brighter, more even tone, reduced puffiness, and even smoother texture on cellulite-prone areas. Basically, it wakes your skin up — in the best way.
Green Tea Extract
Your skin's daily defender.
EGCG, a powerhouse antioxidant, fights free radicals and keeps signs of aging in check. Green tea calms inflamed or acne-prone skin, reduces redness (sun, stress, or breakout-related), regulates oil, and supports clearer pores. It brightens dullness, offers mild UV support, hydrates gently, and even helps depuff under-eye circles thanks to natural caffeine and tannins. A universal necessity — especially in a sun-forward climate.
Hyaluronic Acid
The hydration heavyweight.
Holding up to 1,000× its weight in water, this humectant draws moisture into the skin and keeps it there. It visibly smooths fine lines, boosts bounce, and strengthens the moisture barrier so skin stays resilient against environmental stress. Sensitive or irritated skin drinks it up, and its plumping effect leaves the whole complexion looking more even, radiant, and refreshed.
Jojoba Oil
Skin-syncing, barrier-loving, universally friendly.
Jojoba mimics your natural sebum, delivering weightless hydration that balances both dry and oily complexions. It softens texture, prevents moisture loss, reduces inflammation, and calms irritation from dryness, eczema, or sun exposure. With antimicrobial and wound-healing properties, it supports clearer skin and fades stubborn marks over time. A quiet icon in the clean-beauty world.
Lavender Essential Oil & Hydrosol
The calmer.
Lavender steps in when the skin feels irritated, overheated, itchy, or stressed — from sun, salt, shaving, or environmental triggers. It promotes healing, discourages scar tissue, and brings antibacterial + antifungal benefits for blemish-prone zones. It evens tone, reduces redness, improves moisture retention, and brings that signature grounding aroma that turns skincare into self-care.
Marula Oil
Ultra-nourishing, feather-light moisture with a coastal glow.
Rich in oleic acid and antioxidants like vitamin C and amino acids, Marula hydrates deeply, softens texture, and supports firmness. It reduces inflammation, calms blemishes, protects against sun-related damage, and absorbs quickly without clogging pores. A daily driver for improved elasticity and a fresh, youthful finish.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
A moisture-locking, barrier-strengthening essential.
This lightweight oil seals hydration in, protects against water loss, and smooths rough or dry patches without ever feeling greasy. Vitamin E and phytosterols deliver antioxidant defense, while its sebum-balancing nature supports both dry and oily skin types. It calms irritation, strengthens the skin barrier, and may help soften the appearance of stretch marks when used consistently.
Moringa Oil
A nutrient-dense, barrier-boosting botanical.
Packed with oleic acid, vitamins A + E, and potent antioxidants, Moringa hydrates deeply, reduces trans-epidermal water loss, and strengthens overall resilience. It supports collagen, smooths fine lines, aids in wound healing, calms eczema and acne-related inflammation, and protects against pollution and environmental stressors. The closest thing to "shield + repair" in plant form.
Niacinamide
The universal skin upgrade.
Niacinamide strengthens the barrier, reduces inflammation, minimizes visible pores, and balances oil. It fades dark spots, supports collagen for firmness, and improves elasticity. Hydrating but never heavy, it suits every skin type — especially sensitive, acne-prone, or easily-reactive complexions. A true essential in any modern routine.
Olive Oil – Premium
Mediterranean heritage meets modern skincare.
This rich emollient softens, hydrates, and traps moisture in the skin without clogging pores. Loaded with polyphenols, vitamin E, and flavonoids, it provides antioxidant protection, smooths fine lines, supports firmness, and soothes irritation. Gentle enough to cleanse and melt away impurities, strong enough to restore glow and resilience.
Olive Leaf Extract & Hydrosol
A powerhouse antioxidant duo.
Oleuropein + hydroxytyrosol fight oxidative stress, pollution damage, and UV-related wear. This ingredient calms inflammation, reduces redness, supports regeneration, and strengthens the skin barrier. It hydrates, balances, gently cleanses (in hydrosol form), and brings antimicrobial benefits that support clarity. A coastal-clean staple rooted in old-world botanicals.
Olive Squalane
Weightless moisture, skin-native and universally loved.
Squalane mirrors your skin's natural oils, delivering deep hydration without heaviness. It reinforces the barrier, smooths rough patches, brightens tone, and softens fine lines — all while being non-comedogenic and ideal for sensitive, oily, or reactive skin. It's the quiet glow-giver you notice immediately.
Pomegranate Seed Peptides
A collagen-forward, brightening botanical.
These peptides help lift, firm, and reduce fine lines while supporting hydration and barrier strength. Antioxidants like ellagic acid defend against free radical damage. Skin looks clearer, calmer, more even-toned, and visibly brighter. A regenerative multitasker with a radiant payoff.
Pumpkin Seed Stem Cell
Vitamin-charged renewal.
Rich in vitamins A, C, and zinc, this stem-cell extract nourishes deeply, encourages cell turnover, brightens uneven tone, and softens texture. It brings anti-inflammatory and antibacterial support to blemish-prone skin while hydrating and reinforcing barrier health. A go-to for smoother, clearer, revived skin.
Quinoa Peptides
Firming, smoothing, and energizing.
These peptides support collagen for improved elasticity, help reduce puffiness (especially under the eyes), and deliver targeted hydration while reinforcing the moisture barrier. With antioxidant strength and calming benefits, they brighten tone, refine texture, and revive tired or environmentally stressed skin.
Shea Butter
Deep comfort, long-lasting moisture.
Shea is a rich, barrier-protective emollient that hydrates intensely, softens rough or dry patches, and delivers antioxidant protection through vitamins A + E. It soothes irritation, supports healing, strengthens the barrier, and improves the look of scars and stretch marks. Natural SPF properties add a whisper of protection — though never a substitute for sunscreen.
White Willow Bark
Nature's original BHA.
Rich in salicin (which converts to salicylic acid), white willow bark gently exfoliates, unclogs pores, reduces blackheads, and refines texture. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties calm redness, balance acne-prone skin, and brighten dark spots for a smoother, more even complexion. A clean-beauty staple for clear, balanced skin.
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