WELCOME TO OLIVEDA
with JESS SCHMITT

Side-by-side comparison of two 100ml beakers showing the ingredient breakdown of conventional skincare versus Olive Tree People (Oliveda) skincare. Both formulas share the same top 4% — avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, and retinol. The key difference: conventional skincare fills the remaining 96% with 26% refined (dead) oil, emulsifiers, scent, and preservatives, plus 70% distilled water — marked with a red X. Oliveda replaces those with 26% bio-active Arbequina oil and 70% Cell Elixir made from hydroxytyrosol, a powerful olive-derived antioxidant. The Oliveda beaker glows bright green, contrasting with the gray, water-filled conventional formula.

Why Is the First Ingredient in Your Skincare Just...Water?

Most skincare products are 70% water. That means preservatives, stabilizers, and synthetic fillers just to hold the formula together — and you're paying premium prices for it. Waterless beauty takes a different approach entirely: replace the water with something that actually works. Here's what that looks like, and why it changes everything.

Jessica Schmitt

May 182 min read

Olive oil bottle next to basket of bread on table with white flowers

The Olive Oil Worth Knowing About — And Why Polyphenols Actually Matter

Polyphenols are the antioxidants that make olive oil actually good for you — and this limited-edition Oliveda harvest comes in at nearly double the count of most high-quality oils. 7,000 bottles. Protected groves in Spain. And yes, the olive oil shot trend is involved.

Jessica Schmitt

Apr 152 min read

I Had a Mirror Moment — Here's What I Did About It

The skin around your eyes is ten times thinner than the rest of your face — which is why a regular moisturizer isn't enough. I've been using two Oliveda products specifically formulated for this area, and the difference has been noticeable. Here's what they are and how I use them.

Jessica Schmitt

Mar 172 min read

Quick Confession: I'm Not a Big Valentine's Day Person.

An esthetician told me to find one good brand and keep it simple. That advice stuck — especially with three boys and limited "me time." Four products, consistent use, real results. Here's the nighttime routine that finally made a difference for my skin.

Jessica Schmitt

Feb 141 min read

Explore Skincare Insights

A few of my favorites from Oliveda...

These are the four products I reach for consistently — the ones that have genuinely earned a permanent spot in my routine. From the inside out, they cover the basics of what I think good skincare actually requires: nourishing your skin from within, cleansing without stripping it, treating it with real actives, and keeping it hydrated with something that actually works. No fluff, no filler — just the products I'd recommend to anyone starting with Oliveda.