Why We Never Use Preservatives, Fillers, or Additives in Our Skincare — And Why That Matters for Your Skin
When I created Olive Plus Sage, I was searching for preservative-free skincare I could trust — safe enough for my children, yet effective for adult skin. I didn’t want chemical-laced lotions or synthetic creams. I wanted something simple, real, and nourishing.
That desire grew into a mission: to create clean, handmade skincare using only what skin truly needs — no preservatives, no fillers, no additives. Just pure, plant-based ingredients that work.
🧪 The Problem With Preservatives and Fillers
Most conventional skincare is packed with synthetic preservatives, stabilizers, and cheap fillers. These are used to extend shelf life, alter texture, or make a formula seem more luxurious — but your skin doesn’t benefit from any of that.
In fact, many of these ingredients can:
- Irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin
- Disrupt hormones with long-term exposure
- Dilute active botanicals with waxes or water
- Clog pores or trigger inflammation in delicate skin types
- Accumulate over time with unclear long-term health effects
We believe skincare should be honest. So we make it our promise to create skincare that’s preservative-free, filler-free, and always clean.
🌿 What We Use Instead
At Olive Plus Sage, we handcraft every formula with nutrient-rich botanical oils, cold-pressed butters, and herbal infusions. Every ingredient has a purpose — nothing extra, nothing hidden.
Here are a few favorites that embody our preservative-free skincare philosophy:
💙 Blue Tansy Balancing Moisturizer
A calming, anti-inflammatory moisturizer made with blue tansy and balancing seed oils. Lightweight, soothing, and 100% synthetic-free — perfect for sensitive or reactive skin.
🌼 Rosacea Cream
Formulated for sensitive, redness-prone skin using a blend of shea, kokum, babassu, and calming essential oils. No water, no fillers — just results you can see and feel.
🌰 Hazelnut Face Oil
This oil is a dream for oily or breakout-prone skin. Hazelnut gently balances without clogging pores — and never contains preservatives or additives. It absorbs quickly and helps reduce shine without drying your skin out.
We don’t dilute with water. We don’t bulk with wax. And we never compromise on quality.
💛 Why Preservative-Free Skincare Matters for Your Skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ — what you put on it matters. When you switch to preservative-free skincare, you may notice:
- Less irritation and fewer breakouts
- A more balanced, glowing complexion
- Products that work in harmony with your skin, not against it
- Better results from concentrated plant-based ingredients
- Peace of mind knowing what you’re putting on your skin
Many of our customers tell us they’ve struggled for years with sensitive, easily irritated skin — and finally found relief with our formulas. Our products are especially loved by those with rosacea, eczema, hormonal sensitivity, and reactive skin types — but they’re gentle enough for little ones too.
Many preservatives and fillers in skincare can cause irritation or disrupt your skin’s natural balance. If you want to learn more about ingredients to avoid for stress-free, healthy skin, this Healthline article offers a helpful guide.
If you’re unsure where to start, reach out to us directly — we’re always happy to guide you based on your skin type or concerns.
🧼 Skincare Should Be Simple, Safe, and Honest
Every Olive Plus Sage product is made by hand, in small batches, using ingredients we trust for ourselves and our families. No shortcuts. No synthetic anything.
We test each formulation ourselves. We source from suppliers who share our values. And we never compromise — not for shelf life, not for profit, not for convenience.
We believe that skincare should feel good — not just on your skin, but in your heart.
🌿 Explore Our Botanical Collection
Ready to explore clean skincare without fillers or preservatives?
👉 Browse our preservative-free skincare collection
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