Naturally fading dark spots from within
Oli-Ola™ has won the Ingredient Idol Award in the Nutricosmetics category at SupplySide Global! The Ingredient Idol Award recognizes breakthrough ingredients for their innovation, scientific validation, and market potential — and Oli-Ola™, our premium olive extract, excelled on all fronts.
Judges highlighted its clinically proven ability to reduce dark spots — the true age revealer — along with its outstanding beauty-from-within benefits.
With visible improvements in skin radiance, hydration, and elasticity, Oli-Ola™ is the first natural nutricosmetic solution clinically shown to reverse age spots and contribute to a youthful & radiant skin.
Dark Spots: The true age revealer
More than 60% of consumers over 35 report dark spots as their top skin concern, affecting both women and men. Yet, until now, most solutions have been limited to topical approaches. At Nexira, we’ve found a way to reverse them naturally, from the inside out.
Oli-Ola™ stands out as a unique, upcycled olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol — one of nature’s most powerful polyphenols — to help visibly fade dark spots and restore a youthful, even-toned complexion.
Oli-Ola™: The sustainable Mediterranean treasure
Oli-Ola™ is a 100% natural olive fruit extract, standardized in hydroxytyrosol — one of the most potent polyphenols naturally found in olives.
Produced in the southern Mediterranean region, Oli-Ola™ embodies the richness and authenticity of this ancestral landscape:
- Carefully selected olive fruits (Olea europaea L.)
- Dedicated farms cultivated for over 20 years
- Responsibly sourced and upcycled from olive mill by-products
- Standardized to up to 5% hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol
Beyond performance, Oli-Ola™ reflects Nexira’s commitment to responsible innovation. By upcycling olive oil production by-products, Nexira transforms agricultural waste into a high-value, eco-conscious active. This approach not only minimizes environmental impact but also supports a transparent, circular supply chain — fully traceable and manufactured in France
Comprehensive scientific substantiation clinically proven to lighten dark spots
Pilot clinical study
A pilot clinical study in Brazil demonstrated a 22% reduction in dark spots after just 90 days of supplementation with Oli-Ola™.
New double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Building on these results, a comprehensive 12-week study was conducted on 132 women aged 40–60 years (Fitzpatrick skin phototypes II–IV). Supplementation with 800 mg/day of Oli-Ola™ (5%) showed:
- 1 in 2 of women have perceived faded dark spots with Oli-Ola™ (Normal BMI women sub-group)
- +13% improvement in skin elasticity (measured by cutometry)
- −12% transepidermal water loss (TEWL), reflecting better hydration and barrier function
- 57% of participants reported fewer imperfections
- Up to 83% reported improved radiance
- 87% expressed overall satisfaction
Mechanism of action explained by nutrigenomic insights
Through Nexira’s proprietary IN-TEST-PASS, an advanced in vitro nutrigenomic protocol, Oli-Ola™ demonstrated remarkable antioxidant activity at the cellular level:
- −59% oxidative stress
- Activation of skin defense genes
This confirms its mechanism of action in protecting the skin from oxidative damage and supporting a more youthful appearance.
These outcomes are consistent with the preclinical and nutrigenomic data, reinforcing Oli-Ola™ as a clinically proven beauty-from-within ingredient with strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
No animal testing | Nexira’s substantiation is based on nutrigenomic and clinical human studies. Developed in partnership with QIMA-BIOALTERNATIVES, the IN-TEST-PASS™ methodology assesses gene expression on skin models to predict in vivo benefits with high accuracy — without animal testing.
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Oli-Ola™ is a science-backed solution for the fast-growing nutricosmetics market, perfectly aligned with consumer demand for natural beauty and holistic wellness. Discover how!
Oli-Ola™: A versatile ingredient for modern beauty formats
Easy-to-use, Oli-Ola™ is a water-dispersible powder suitable for a wide range of dietary supplement applications, empowering brands to innovate in the beauty-from-within segment:
- Gummies for convenient daily routines
- Capsules or tablets for precise dosing
- Powders or sachets for on-the-go formulations
- Functional drinks combining hydration and radiance benefits
A daily dose of 300 mg has shown to be the most appealing and efficient for beauty-from-within formulations — offering visible results with optimal consumer compliance.
Oli-Ola™ also pairs synergistically with collagen or hyaluronic acid, enhancing elasticity and promoting a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Oli-Ola™ is maltodextrin-free. It uses organic acacia gum as a natural carrier, offering clean-label benefits and excellent technological performance.
Nutricosmetics market outlook: Science, sustainability & growth
The nutricosmetics segment continues to flourish as consumers embrace the concept of beauty from within — seeking solutions that are natural and evidence-based.
In this context, Oli-Ola™ is perfectly positioned:
- Backed by robust scientific substantiation
- Clinically proven efficacy on dark spots lightening and in supporting visible skin benefits (elasticity, hydration, and radiance)
- Natural Mediterranean sourcing and sustainable upcycling
- Water-dispersible, clean-label format – ideal for modern formulations
As the line between nutrition and beauty continues to blur, Oli-Ola™ represents the next generation of science-driven, sustainable nutricosmetic ingredients.
AGING GRACEFULLY CONCEPT
A powder stick naturally powerful to deliver tangible and proven benefits for a RADIANT and GLOWING aging.
A truly Mediterranean gem, OLI-OLA™ is associated with marine collagen to improve skin elasticity and reduce facial wrinkle appearance.
You’ve explored the science — now experience the results.
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