Today, scientific research confirms the virtues of the olive tree and its fruit. Indeed, it was found that the leaves of the olive tree contain oleuropein, an antibacterial component which allows the tree to live very long and fight against bacteria that might attack. If the shaft is protected with the active component, our skin can be too! In addition, olive oil is rich in polyphenols, these compounds recognized as powerful antioxidants, anti-aging to the human body in general and the skin in particular.