Olive oil is obtained by crushing and pressing the fruit of the olive tree. The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean area, but can be grown in other tropical and warm areas. The olive tree is an evergreen and an important historic oil used extensively in ancient times. It is highly nutritive and stable and has superior penetrating power. Contains protein, minerals and vitamins and has acidic and antioxidant values. Olive oil is known to soften the skin, have superior moisturizing effect on the upper layer of the skin and reduce scars.