Olive Oil, Pomace

OIive Oil Pomace is solvent extracted and then refined as opposed to cold pressed, extra-virgin Olive Oil.  It is useful where a strong smell and colour is not required. Being solvent extracted, a higher yield is achieved an so the oil is much cheaper than extra virgin.

Olive oils are high in Oleic acid - in fact, the fatty acid is named after the olive, a  monounsaturated fatty acid. This makes it fantastic for moisturising and restoring the skin and hair but also means the oil is relatively stable.

Refined olive oils (Pomace, BP) are particularly useful in soapmaking.