On a whim this spring, I purchased Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm when I reordered my daily facial moisturizer. First off, no one really likes to talk about feet, especially how unattractive their own feet may look compared to others'. I'm going to spare you from looking at my feet, but sometimes I have wondered if an alligator has softer feet than I do. I have always had dry, cracked heels, as well as calloused areas on my feet. I've purchased many products over the years, and for some reason, I stopped using them or didn't see the results I expected. 

When the Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm arrived, I immediately liked the bottle because it featured a pump-style dispenser. I've been very inconsistent with hand, foot, and body cream over the years, but I have found that I am more likely to use lotion if it sits on my counter, and I just have to get a few pumps rather than picking up the bottle, opening the bottle then squirting lotion out. This means that the Oliveda bottle was more likely to be used by me, but I still wasn't expecting much, as I have stated, having tried numerous products with minimal benefit. ( I even bought Gold Bond Diabetic Foot Cream, thinking it would help. It didn't) 

Oliveda is a waterless beauty company where the water used in products is replaced with a natural olive oil elixer pressed from olive leaves, which provides a more potent formula without the need for harsh preservatives. You can learn more about their skincare ingredients on their website to get down into the nitty gritty of how it works and why it is used. 

I like the smell, and it doesn't feel greasy on my feet. I can't stand to feel greasy. When I first used the product, I thought it made a difference, but it wasn't until a few days later that my husband noticed and immediately said, 'Your feet seem softer than they used to be.' I was like, 'You are right, and here is why. I credit the new Oliveda foot balm I bought." 

The only con is the price, which is around $45 retail.  You may be hesitant to purchase because it is priced considerably higher than what you can find at the drugstore or even Sephora. When comparing to spa products and high-end beauty product lines, it is significantly less because you are not paying for that LeMer or Chanel name. This balm is over 8 ounces in quantity and requires only a small amount at each use. I use it a couple of times a week, or whenever I remember. In 56 years, my feet have never felt softer. I am a true fan of this product and will likely purchase a body balm or body cream next. I have my eye on the B16 Cell Active Body Serum to try in July after my summer vacation. 

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I already knew that I prefer purchasing clean beauty products, but what I didn't realize is that I would like waterless beauty products. I've looked at beauty product ingredients for years. I never thought much about water as an ingredient because we know water is not harmful. Late last year, many magazines predicted that waterless beauty would be the new trend for 2025. Huh?  This article explains the reason why beauty consumers are going dry. 

Well, I'm 56 years old, and I don't give a flip about trends, but it piqued my curiosity. Let's sum it up quickly. Waterless beauty products require little or no preservatives, unlike traditional beauty products that often contain water. Not diluting with water makes the product more potent and more sustainable to the planet. Waterless beauty companies replace water with oils, butters, waxes, and oil-soluble actives. 

The waterless anti-aging face cream from Oliveda, which I've been using since September, replaces water with properties derived from olive oil. It's been just shy of seven months on my counter, and it's so concentrated that I hit the halfway mark of the jar this morning. It's either half-full or half-empty. You decide, but it's an essential detail because this cream doesn't have drug store prices, but it's not over-the-top expensive either. I've been using it regularly every morning and sometimes at night. 

 I won't bore you with the science, but take this fun online skincare test. I'm glad I did it. 

After you do that, then: 

Google: Hydroxytyrosol

Cheat Sheet: I googled and was educated by the following A.I. genius telling me that, and I quote, "Hydroxytyrosol is a potent phenolic antioxidant found naturally in olive oil and other plants. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardioprotective properties. It may also have anti-cancer, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial effects." 

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