THE Olive Branch, short articles about olive oil, health, care, artists, people and more.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...