A ‘Secret Garden’ holds mysteries that keep us enthralled and excited. It brings us into a world of surprises - an intriguing hideaway, a fertile ground for rejuvenation and relaxation, and a safe sanctuary that nourishes our souls. Such a fascinating place has inspired The Olive Tree to create this new Holiday 2022 Collection. 

With breakthrough ingredients rooted in nature, The Olive Tree invites you to reset and repair with a new collection infused with the youthful elixir found in the depth of the ‘Secret Garden’ - SEA BUCKTHORN EXTRACT. 

“A vegan formulation, this premium damage repair range is perfect for people with dry, flaky, irritated skin and hair. It is suitable to be used on all skin and hair types. A natural alternative to retinol, sea buckthorn extract is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, K, C, and E, with an array of beneficial bioactive compounds and minerals. Combined with our Australian Ultra Premium Olive Oil as the base, these amazing ingredients will work together to transform our body, mind and soul!” enthused Hong Mei, Founder of The Olive Tree. 

Despite the name, sea buckthorn does not come from the sea. It is grown on flowery shrubs found in the mountainous regions of Asia and Europe. Commonly known as SEABERRY, this small but mighty berry is packed with nutrients that help to heal from inside out. It contains 10 times more Vitamin C than an orange, multiple protective antioxidants, moisturizing omegas and unrivalled anti-inflammatory properties. 

For skin, not only does sea buckthorn moisturizes while regulating oil, it repairs skin cells, improves skin tone, decreases fine lines, and fights free radicals for younger, glowing skin. It is a dream come true for people experiencing acnes as it drastically reduces breakouts and heals blemishes without ever drying the skin. 

This powerful plant is just as beneficial for the hair as it is for the skin. Sea buckthorn extract helps strengthen and repair damaged hair. It can be used to cleanse scalps by regulating excess oil without drying the hair out. Its nurturing extract improves hair strand’s elasticity, adds shine and promotes healthy growth. Best of all, it is suitable to treat any hair problems, from dry and frizzy to oily scalp, hair loss and heavy odour!

The Olive Tree Holiday 2022 Collection

SEABERRY FRANKINCENSE BODY WASH 

Enriched with sea buckthorn extract, this body wash enhances the protective barriers of the skin, prevents moisture loss and maintains hydration. Energizing and uplifting, it is lightly scented with the fresh, fruity Bergamot and Frankincense, an aromatic resin that contains good antibacterial and anti- inflammatory properties. Available in two sizes of 500ml at RM94.90 and 30ml at RM29.90.

 SEABERRY FRANKINCENSE BODY LOTION 

Rich yet lightweight body lotion that absorbs instantly onto skin to soften and restore skin’s elasticity. Enhanced with sea buckthorn extract and 5 botanical blends of essential oils, this product ensures your skin lipid barrier is strengthened for superior protection whilst fighting free radicals that results in younger looking skin. Priced at RM84.90 for a bottle of 250ml. 

NATURAL REPAIR HAND CREAM 

Lightweight and ultra-moisturizing hand cream infused with nutrient-abundant sea buckthorn extract that is perfect for anyone who is on-the-go! This cream stimulates collagen production with its rich lemon extract and protects the lipid’s barrier, leaving your hands all smooth and soft. The citrusy, floral scent from the botanical blends will boost your mood and promote relaxation. Grab it at RM29.90 for a tube of 30ml. 

NATURAL REPAIR SHAMPOO 

Well balanced shampoo that deeply repairs as well as prevents moisture loss. With sea buckthorn extract as the key ingredient, this shampoo combines with other ingredients such as Bergamot to stimulate cell renewal, Frankincense to treat hair loss, Lemon for scalp cleansing, Geranium to promote hair growth, and Black Pepper for the energizing aroma with a slight hint of spiciness. Get the shampoo at RM99.90 for a bottle of 500ml and RM29.90 for 30ml. 

NATURAL REPAIR CONDITIONER 

Deep conditioning silicone-free hair conditioner that primarily restores radiance and protects your hair from pollution, chemicals and UV damage. In addition, this product smoothens, detangles and tames frizzy hair like how a good conditioner should! With the sea buckthorn extract formulation, your hair will look healthy and shiny. Available at RM99.90 for a bottle of 500ml. 

GARDENER’S DREAMS TRIO SOAP KIT

Apart from the range infused with sea buckthorn extract, we encourage you to try our nourishing mini soap cubes in six additional natural scents. All mini soap cubes are made of Australian Ultra Premium Olive Oil with natural colouring and essential oils. Specially crafted for the holiday season, the scents are packed under The Gardener’s Dreams Trio Soap Kit where each kit features 3 refreshing scents. 

The first features Lavender Clarity, Pink Frankincense and Minty Candy while the second features Matcha Chamomile, Golden Caedarwood and Blossom Ylang. Each trio soap kit is priced at RM49.90 with each cube weighing approximately 40g. 

Special Collaboration with @BungaDanBintang 

This festive season also sees a flourishing collaboration between The Olive Tree and local illustrator, Nur Syakirin binti Saharom (who goes under the pseudonym of @BungaDanBintang), to produce an exclusive packaging for the new Holiday 2022 collection. Based on her love for nature and plants, Nur Syakirin created an abstract graphic in two variations, to depict a lively garden filled with vivid florals and lush olive trees.

“It is where happiness blooms in the garden. I want to pay tribute to The Olive Tree but at the same time, keeping my signature style of toying with organic shapes. It is always a dream for me to work on a big collection with a brand that genuinely loves my work. I am truly happy to see my design appearing on products that everyone gets to see, feel and touch daily. In a way, you can say that the garden represents how I am feeling at the moment,” 

smiled Nur Syakirin as she explained the inspiration behind the illustration.

The Olive Tree Holiday Promotions

WONDERBREW x THE OLIVE TREE 

Wonderbrew will create an exclusive flavour of Kombucha as a cross promotional tool throughout November to December 2022. The Olive Tree is giving away 1 x My Secret Garden Wanderlust Travel Set (comprises 2 x bottles of Wonderbrew Kumbucha and The Olive Tree 3-in-1 Holiday 2022 travel set) for every retail purchase above RM350. 

Meanwhile, Wonderbrew will give away free The Olive Tree 3-in-1 Holiday 2022 travel set for every purchased set of 10 x Wonderbrew Kombucha bottles. Available until stocks last. 

UNIQLO x THE OLIVE TREE 

Between 1 – 31 December 2022, Uniqlo is giving away free The Olive Tree 3-in-1 Holiday 2022 travel set for every online purchase above RM250 via Uniqlo Malaysia’s online store. Available until stocks last.

All products of The Olive Tree are available for purchase online through www.theolivetree-organic.com. At present, shipping is free for all purchases within Malaysia and Singapore. For more information or to interact with The Olive Tree team, please visit their webpage, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theolivetreeorganic or Instagram @theolivetreecompany

The Olive Tree will be organizing their first-ever sustainable event called ONELESS Festival last weekend at Sunway Nexis offering over 30 businesses selling local and sustainable food, crafts, personal care items, and household products are taking part in the #OneLessFestival, which is free to attend all weekend. 

There will be plenty of artisan and plant-based cuisine to choose from, as well as a package-free, environmentally friendly zone, seminars, and a plastic-free fun experience shopping, food & beverages, workshops in a sustainable manner. The event will be on 28 & 29 May 2022 at Sunway Nexis from 11am- 6pm.

Her Royal Highness Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor has been invited as the guest of honour to officiate the event. Her Royal Highness is unquestionably committed to her environmental efforts and is a strong advocate for sustainability. Her Royal Highness has focused her efforts on minimising single-use plastic and garbage, despite the fact that there are numerous environmental concerns that we face today (food).

One of the main highlights of the event would be the unveiling of “Last Tree In The City,” a meaningful art piece created by Reimagine Plastic by Hara Makers, utilising 5,000 plastic bags gathered from the community. A tree lacking green leaves will be substituted with brilliantly coloured plastic bags in the recycled plastic tree show. Though it’s visually stunning, the colourful plastic bags symbolise major pollution.

“Prior to MCO, Sustainable initiatives such as Zero Waste and Plastic Free gained tremendous attention and movement among us. We were trying our best to bring our containers for refills and food take-away. The pandemic has pulled us back a few steps given the restricted movement control.” said Law Hong Mei, the founder & CEO of The Olive Tree.

During the two days, The Olive Tree will give 50% off second items. Customers are encouraged to bring their own 500ml containers to restock their daily necessities. Customers will also be given a RM1 discount if they return any clean and dry The Olive Tree’s bottle after their purchase.

“I was exposed to how plastic impacts our lives back in 2017, where I saw a visual illustration of a roll of sushi made of plastic. We are not just impacting our ocean, but we are consuming the consequences of what we have done to our home (the environment) - we are actually eating the plastic. This served as an alarm for me personally, hence triggering me to start cutting down on the plastic waste at the personal level.” said Law Hong Mei.

“We always wanted to organize a pop up event to bring all like minded brands and small businesses, #sapotlokal together to create an impactful message. The impact would be definitely so much greater versus our single voice. We have invited many brands who are new to offering plastic free onboard with us. Many of them will be going plastic free for the first time. We hope this event will give them the confidence to offer plastic free in the long term. With this in mind, we have decided to organize our first ever event called OneLessFestival. Offering plastic free shopping experiences could be creative. While shopping plastic free could be cool and fun too!” said Law Hong Mei. 

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lunch boxes, reusable cups, and shopping bags in order to limit the amount of garbage produced during the event. Additionally, it also aims to enable businesses to contribute to sustainability by eliminating plastic from all packaging, including food and beverages. 

In support of these endeavors, #OneLessFestival provides a location for the local community to recycle various sorts of plastic garbage, old clothing, E-waste, used cooking oils, and redeem free trees to help them construct a cleaner and greener environment. 

The #OneLessFestival was 100% free admission all weekend and you can get local and sustainable food, handmade, personal care, and household products from over 40 brands. You can expect artisan and plant-based food galore, package-free, environmental zone, workshops, and plastic-free fun experience. 

● Zero Waste Malaysia. a non-profit organization in Malaysia advocating for sustainable development & living. Launched Malaysia’s first extensive online trash encyclopedia with 101 trash items – Trashpedia that educates Malaysians about waste segregation while offering zero waste alternatives in the local context. 

● Biji- Biji Initiative, an impact-driven agency aimed to create sustainable living and innovations. Launched Beyond Bins Campaign that targets small scale recycling solutions and promotes an alternative source of income for the underprivileged community through the production and re-selling of recycled products. 

● Kloth Cares. Founded in 2013, it empowers Malaysians to act in keeping unwanted fabrics and plastic away from landfills for a sustainable future. Installed over 280 Kloth Cares bins in Malaysia with the aim to divert 2 million kg of unwanted fabrics since 2018. 

● Free Tree Society. An environmental organization that spreads the environmental stewardship message through giving away over 40,042 trees to homeowners, schools, marginalized groups, community gardens and wildlife habitats for free to green our Earth since 2013. 

● Reimagine Plastic. A local initiative by Hara Makers to bring the community to rethink and Re-Imagine ways to recycle and dispose of various kinds of plastics. Launched the BreadTag Upcycling Program in 2021 to collect breadtag waste and turned the tiny plastic into household utensils and marketable products. 

● Impactlution. A social enterprise specializes in environmental and community capacity development that closes the waste loop by upcycling waste into the economy while elevating the socioeconomic with vulnerable communities. In support of these initiatives, #OneLessFestival opens the space for collection of various types of plastic waste, unwanted clothes, E-waste, used cooking oils and redemption of free trees for the local community to build their cleaner and greener home. 

The Olive Tree will offer 2nd items at 50% during these 2 days. Consumers may BYO their 500ml containers to refill their daily essentials. We will also reward RM 1 off for the return of any clean and dry The Olive Tree’s