Olvea (previously named Laboratoire Soetenaey and Sictia) is a production and packing company of speciality vegetable oils and fats from conventional sources to organic supply chains.
To maintain the highest standards regarding the quality, the regularity, and the purity of its raw materials, Olvea has integrated the global supply chain with its own production units of argan oil (Marogania in Morocco) and shea butter (Burkarina in Burkina Faso).

emollients, oils, fats

Body makeup | Eye products | Facial makeup | Lip products | Nail products | Colouring | Conditioning | Shampoo | Styling | Body care | Facial care | Hand / Foot | After sun | Self-tanning | Bath and Shower | Facial cleansing | Hand wash | Intimate hygiene

Burkarina : Shea butter production unit Click here to download PDF

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Marogania : Argan oil production unit Click here to download PDF

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Olvea Brochure Click here to download PDF

Trade Name Apricot kernel oil Description Bushy shrub (Corylus avellana) of the corylaceae family, the hazel tree is cultivated in Europe and North America (principal producers: Turkey, Spain, United States, Italy). Its fruit contains an almond rich in oil: 55 to 65%. The hazelnut oil is rich in calcium, vitamin A and E and unsaturated fatty acids. It is used by the food industry for its nutritive, energetic and revitalising properties. In the cosmetic industry, it is recognized for its fast penetration without leaving the feeling of fat, which gives it excellent properties for a day care and as a base of massage. PDF Click here to download Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Argan oil : organic or conventionnal qualities Description Olvea has its own production unit of argan oil in Morocco : Marogania The argan oil is extracted from the almond of the fruit of the argan tree. This unique tree in the world by its characteristics, grows only in the South-Western part of Morocco. The argan oil, thanks to its high content of vitamin E, is ideal to fight against drying and ageing of the skin. It is perfect also to strengthen the nails thanks to the presence of unsaponifiables. Many laboratories use it in ranges of nail and hair cares and also for the manufacture of soaps. PDF Click here to download Web link www.marogania.com

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Trade Name Avocado oil Description The avocado is the fruit of the avocado tree (Persea gratissima), a tree of the family of Lauraceous, originating from Mexico and Guatemala. Pulp contents between 5 and 30% of oil. Rich in vitamins, the avocado oil interests pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as well as soap factories. Very thin, it penetrates particularly well the skin and is ideal for sensitive skins or small areas of the face and body. It softens, hydrates, strengthens and protects the skin. It is used in body, face and hair cares. It nearly does not oxidize. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Coconut oil Description Copra is the dried almond of the coconut tree's fruit (cocos nucifera), the coconut. Its content in oil is from 50 to 68%. Copra oil, also called coconut oil is rich in lauric acid. It is particularly appreciated for its hydrating and lenitive properties. Its use is recommended for body and hair cares. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Cotton seed oil Description The cotton seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant which contain nearly 40 % of oil. The cotton seed oil is used for the preparation of leather, manufacture of soaps, lubricating matters, glycerin or waterproofing compositions and as base for cosmetic creams. Its strong proportion in linoleic acid also confers a nutritional advantage. It is an excellent salad dressing oil and is part of the composition of margarines. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Hazelnut Oil Description Bushy shrub (Corylus avellana) of the corylaceae family, the hazel tree is cultivated in Europe and North America (principal producers: Turkey, Spain, United States, Italy). Its fruit contains an almond rich in oil: 55 to 65%. The hazelnut oil is rich in calcium, vitamin A and E and unsaturated fatty acids. It is used by the food industry for its nutritive, energetic and revitalising properties. In the cosmetic industry, it is recognized for its fast penetration without leaving the feeling of fat, which gives it excellent properties for a day care and as a base of massage. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Jojoba oil Description This oil is extracted from Simmondsia chinensis, shrub which grows in Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico. The seed of jojoba contains up to 60% of oil. The jojoba oil is a liquid wax rich in unsaponifiable fatty acids, it is thus very restistant to oxidation. It penetrates the skin easily and controls the production of sebum. Recognized for its hydrating and nutritive properties, it is particularly advised for baby skin and hair cares. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Macadamia oil Description The oil is extracted from the macadamia nuts coming from a tropical tree growing in Australia, Eastern Africa and Hawaiian Islands. The nut contains a white almond very rich in oil and of high quality. It contains 80 % of mono-unsaturated fatty acids. Its content in palmitoleic and oleic acids gives to this oil cells anti-oxidation properties. Penetrating very quickly, it is easily used as ""day oil"". It also nourishes the hair. It is recommended for the treatment of stretch marks, scars and chaps. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Sesame seed oil Description Sesame oil is extracted from the seeds of Sesamum indicum, herbaceous plant of the Pedaliaceae family, which contains between 50 and 57 % of oil. Sesame oil is very rich in vitamins, rock salt and essential fatty acids but is poor in saturated fatty acids. Thanks to such nutritional qualities, it is mainly used in the food industry (margarine, seasoning, crackling). Because of its good oxidation resistance, it is also used in cosmetics for its hydrating properties and also in pharmacy. Web link Click For Web link

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Trade Name Shea butter : organic or conventionnal qualities Description We propose a refined shea butter for your cosmetic formulations in bucket or carton of 25 kg or in 180 kg drums. Thanks to our production facilty in Burkina Faso, we carefully manage every step of the production, from the nut to the finished butter. PDF Click here to download Web link www.burkarina.com

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Trade Name Sweet almond oil Description Originating from Central Asia, the almond tree (Rosaceae family) is cultivated in the Mediterranean countries and in California. Its fruit generally contains only one seed : the almond, from which approximately 50% of oil is extracted. Rich in essential fatty acids and unsaponifiables, the sweet almond oil has regenerating, restructuring and hydrating properties. Rich in vitamins, it is recommended for dry and delicate skins. It is used for body and hair cares. Web link www.olvea.fr

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Trade Name Wheat germ oil Description This oil is obtained from the wheat germ by water pressure or extraction by solvent. The germs contain from 7 to 15 % of oil. The wheat germ oil is very rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E and therefore as a strong action against the ageing of the skin. It is also used for face and hair cares, and food supplement. Web link Click For Web link