The Olive Branch | Olively’s Journal of Slow Beauty & Natural Skincare

La Costa Brava
La Costa Brava
In the Alt Empordà, the coastal towns of Portlligat, Cala Montgo in Roses and Cala Joncols are also a must. If you are looking for a privileged hotel next to... Read more...
Some of the most harmful ingredients in soap making
Some of the most harmful ingredients in soap making
From my own research, I found that commercially manufactured soaps are often loaded with harsh chemicals. Basically these brands use detergent and not soap and the difference is quite obvious... Read more...
Benefits Of Vitamin E On The Skin
Benefits Of Vitamin E On The Skin
We use vitamin E in our skin care products because it is very effective and provides a variety of benefits. It exists in various forms, but is usually found in... Read more...
Glowing Skin Smoothie
Glowing Skin Smoothie
We have asked Anna Botterweg from @anna.nutricion to help us with a very easy recipe to keep our skin healthy and glowing.  Read more...
The Importance of Refilling
The Importance of Refilling
Refills prevent more plastic waste. In the short term, this is the only effective way to prevent it. Home care and personal care products predominantly use single-use plastic and generate... Read more...
Skin Health With Essential Oils
Skin Health With Essential Oils
At Olively we choose essential oils and not artificial fragrances for a reason. Essential oils are distilled directly from plants, while fragrances are synthetic oils with laboratory-made aromatic attributes and... Read more...
Hydration Vs. Moisture
Hydration Vs. Moisture
It is very common not to know how to differentiate both terms and we tend to confuse them, which can cause us to end up using the wrong products for our... Read more...
Bad habits stay in 2022
Bad habits stay in 2022
Pay attention to the little things that go a long way and help us fine-tune our skincare regimen. So make sure your skin stays hydrated during the cold winter months... Read more...
A sustainable gifting holiday guide
A sustainable gifting holiday guide
The festive season is upon us! While Christmas is a time for joy, celebration and gift giving, it can also be a highly wasteful time of year. At Olively, we... Read more...
Lather isn’t everything
Lather isn’t everything
The extra lather caused by these chemicals can give the feeling of being cleansed thoroughly, when in fact without any lather, foaming or bubbles, you are still getting an equally... Read more...
Annual Olive Harvest
Annual Olive Harvest
Our beautiful olive trees in Alt Empordà have come full circle and it is time to reap the rewards. To celebrate Olively’s favourite time of year we wanted to document... Read more...
Best of Barcelona: Restaurants
Best of Barcelona: Restaurants
Barcelona is one of the culinary capitals of the world. There is an overwhelming array of restaurants to choose from. We have hand-picked some of our favourite spots for your... Read more...