Discover the transformative effects of the bioactive olive fruit extract. Sustainably sourced at Olive Mills and refined in Switzerland, this hydroxytyrosol-rich extract is your ally in cosmetic innovation, offering benefits for skincare that go beyond the surface.

INCI: Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Citric Acid

• Clinically, dermatologically and tolerance tested
• 100% natural, upcycled and biodegradable
• Cosmos and Natrue certified raw material
• Suitable for vegan products
• Science-backed antioxidant effects
• Derived by proprietary upcycling solution
• Designed and developed in Switzerland

Clinical trials confirm Phenoliva Active reduces crow’s feet wrinkles

Phenoliva Active at 0.2% showed a reduction in crow’s feet wrinkles in a double-blind clinical test after 28 days.

• Area: −22%
• Number: −19.8%
• Perimeter: −20.6%
• Volume: −23.3%

In addition to the objective data, participants reported visible skin improvements.

More Than A Strong Antioxidant
Hydroxytyrosol is a potent antioxidant. According to the literature*, Hydroxytyrosol activates the skin's metabolism and promote its regeneration process, which results in a range of benefits for cosmetic applications:

• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Anti-aging Effects
• Protection Against UV Damage
• Skin Health and Wound Healing
• Skin Whitening and Anti-tanning

Performance (In Vitro Data)

• Strong antioxidant: Reduced ROS production upon AOX treatment and oxidative stress.
• Soothing effect: Reduced IL-6 and TNF-ɑ expression/release upon AOX incubation(ELISA)
• Anti-ageing: Increased Collagen-1 expression upon AOX incubation & OX challenge (ELISA)

Suggested Use
Hydroxytyrosol is one of the strongest antioxidants, full of clinically proven health claims. It is used in:

• Anti-aging creams and serums
• Moisturizers, sunscreens, after-sun lotions
• Face masks, acne treatments, 
• Lip balms, body lotions and hand creams
• Functional foods and drinks, nutrition bars
• Capsules, gummies and other supplements

Multifunctionality
On top of the specified applications, the extract offers effective properties for extending product shelf-life, and has shown antimicrobial effects. Furthermore, it contains interesting bitter components.

Formulation Guidelines
Appearance: Liquid
Solubility: Emulsions, water, alcohol
Use level: 0.01-0.1%

Quantity, Availability and Shipping
The package content is 10ml and is shipped internationally. Each order comes with a safety data sheet and product documentation in digital form.

Sustainably Sourced And Carefully Made in Switzerland 

• Traceable with Certificate: Raw materials coming directly from olive producers 
• European Origin: Sourcing entirely within Europe, purified in Switzerland
• Scientific Innovation: Proprietary green extraction technology from the ETH Zürich
• Upcycling Technology: From olive vegetation water rich in antioxidants
• Circular Solution: One step further in closing the loop of wasted food by-products

Claims And Certifications
Compliant with vegan and cruelty-free standards.

*More Scientific References 

1. ​Hydroxytyrosol from olive fruits prevents blue‐light‐induced damage in human keratinocytes and fibroblasts
2. Protective effect of different antioxidant agents in UVB-irradiated keratinocytes
3. Olive-Oil-Derived Polyphenols Effectively Attenuate Inflammatory Responses of Human Keratinocytes by Interfering with the NF-κB Pathway
4. The protective effects of hydroxytyrosol against UVB-induced DNA damage in HaCaT cells
5. Hydroxytyrosol, a natural antioxidant from olive oil, prevents protein damage induced by long-wave ultraviolet radiation in melanoma cells
6. Antioxidants in the prevention of UVB-induced keratynocyte apoptosis
7. The Hydroxytyrosol Induces the Death for Apoptosis of Human Melanoma Cells
8. The Impact of Olive Oil Compounds on the Metabolic Reprogramming of Cutaneous Melanoma Cell Models
9. The Effect of Hydroxytyrosol in Type II Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Skin Wound Healing
10. The Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin Health: Study on the Effect of Hydroxytyrosol, Tyrosol, and Oleocanthal on Human Fibroblasts