Organic Olivarda Oil Macerate
Organic Certification · 100% Pure and Natural
Mediterranean false arnica — the power of the wild
Dittrichia viscosa · The false arnica of the Mediterranean.
Always known by rural women as the remedy for bumps, muscles and joints — dittrichia grows wild in the autumn fields of El Jardín de Las Lilas, painting them a resinous yellow when everything else retreats.
With sesquiterpene lactones, β-caryophyllene and resins as star active ingredients, this golden-green and intensely aromatic oil maceration concentrates all the power of a plant that shares virtues with mountain arnica but grows here, in the Mediterranean, accessible and generous.
· Artisan maceration · Organic extra virgin olive oil
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WHAT IS AN OLEOMACERATE?
An oil macerate is a plant extract obtained by macerating fresh or dried plants in a quality vegetable oil. For weeks, the oil acts as a vehicle that absorbs the fat-soluble active ingredients of the plant — pigments, resins, terpenes, flavonoids — transforming into a highly effective plant concentrate.
Our oil macerates are made in small, artisanal batches, following natural rhythms — lunar cycles, seasons, optimal harvesting times. The base is always organic extra virgin olive oil from the first pressing, except for Rose Enfleurage which uses jojoba. No preservatives, no additives, no rush.
On the skin
On the skin: oleacerates are applied directly without the need for dilution. Their oil base makes them perfect as serums, massage oils, and essential oil bases. They nourish, protect, and deliver the active principles of the plant in a vehicle that the skin recognizes and absorbs easily.
As a base for Essential Oils
As a base for essential oils: oleacerates are the ideal vehicle for diluting essential oils before applying them to the skin. Adults: maximum 2-3% EO. Facial: maximum 1% EO. The combination of oleacerate + essential oil from the same plant is the most complete and synergistic protocol available.
Unlike essential oils, which are obtained by distillation and are highly concentrated, oleacerates are gentle, complete extracts that retain the full complexity of the plant. They do not contain isolated molecules but rather a full spectrum of active ingredients that act in synergy — the most natural and balanced way to harness plant power.
The perfect complement to our Hydrolates
During distillation, the hydrolate collects water-soluble molecules — light, volatile, fresh ones. During maceration, the oil macerate captures fat-soluble active ingredients — resins, pigments, carotenoids — and also some of the aromatic molecules that only oil can dissolve. When applied together to the skin, they blend into a natural emulsion: the hydrolate first, followed by the oil macerate while the skin is still damp. Two extractions, two complementary languages, the most complete care you can offer your skin.
WHY IS OURS SPECIAL?
SYNERGIES WITH OUR PRODUCTS
Synergies that can help you
PRODUCT DETAILS AND STORAGE
Quality Assurance
✓ 100% Pure
No preservatives, no alcohol, no additives.
✓ Certified Organic
EU certified cultivation and processing.
✓ Artisan Maceration
One lunar cycle in sun and dew
✓ Protective Packaging
Green glass
CONSERVATION
· Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat.
· Ideal temperature: between 15 and 21ºC.
· Close tightly after each use to prevent oxidation.
· Once opened, consume preferably within 12 months.
· Color and aroma may vary slightly between batches — a testament to its artisanal authenticity.
"I was created with love and care. When my work is done, please recycle me: for you, for the Earth."
We chose organic extra virgin olive oil as the base for all our oil macerations for both a traditional and a chemical reason. The tradition: it has been the vehicle of Mediterranean medicine for millennia — the one our ancestors used to macerate local plants. The chemistry: its high oleic acid content and its double bonds make it one of the best natural solvents for extracting fat-soluble active ingredients. The exception is the Old Rose Enfleurage, which uses jojoba — a liquid wax that mimics natural sebum and is the ideal vehicle for the delicate molecules of the rose.
HOW WE WORK
Organic agriculture
100% organic plants, hand-grown and harvested by us on our farm, designed with permaculture principles, tradition, and respect for the land
Specializing in the distillation of hydrolates
Hydrodistillation in small batches in a copper still over an open flame to achieve the highest quality. It is a long and unhurried process to ensure that its essence is released and all the aromatic principles of the plant pass into the water without alteration, resulting in an exquisite final product.
From the garden to your skin
We transform the treasures of our Mediterranean plants, grown, harvested, and processed by us, into artisanal extracts that bring the purity of nature to your daily care
Farmers
We cultivate and distill by hand, following permaculture principles.
Air Collection
Hydrosols, essential oils and infused oils to move through the Air element