Olive Tree

About : Olive Tree

The olive tree is now cultivated throughout the world, but is native to the coastal climates of the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. In Provence there is an olive harvest (récolte) each year, in which many of the locals partake.

A Spiritual Symbol

The olive tree is a sacred symbol in Provence, representing peace, wisdom and power. The olive tree is one of the most significant plants in the Bible and the olive is hailed as a valuable fruit in the Qur'an. Olive trees were introduced to France 2,500 years ago thanks to the Greeks, the Phocaeans and now every town and village in Provence has its very own olive tree, whether for ornamental reasons, or to symbolize its production.

A Tree of Many Uses

Olive trees have been cultivated for over 7,000 years and are still a strong component of the agricultural industry in France. Offering different nutritional and natural properties, the olives are used in various recipes and formulas from food to medicine to beauty products. Over 600 kinds of olives can be found throughout Provence and are mainly grown inland as this protects the plants from any cooler winter conditions that can be faced on the coast.

Organic Olive Products by L'OCCITANE

The benefits of the olive tree ingredients have been employed by L'OCCITANE in a 100% natural beauty concept. This line of hair, body and face care products offers intense moisturization and skin softening effects with the use of olive leaf extract, olive water and olive oil.