Hand-carved in Sfax, Tunisia · Retired olive trees
Olivewood Ritual Tools: The Complete Guide
Our spatula, spoon and applicator are carved by family workshops in Sfax from olive trees that no longer bear fruit. For every old tree, a new one is planted. Dense, beautiful and made to last for years, they mix, scoop and apply without metal or plastic.
- Material
- Olive wood from retired trees
- Made in
- Sfax, Tunisia, by family workshops
- Pieces
- Spatula (2.5"), spoon (3.5"), applicator (2.5")
- Finish
- Polished with olive oil
- Care
- Warm water, a little soap, air-dry
- Dishwasher
- No
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Hand-carved olivewood tools for mixing, scooping and applying your ritual, made by family workshops in Sfax, Tunisia from retired olive trees. For every old tree, a new one is planted.
- Spatula (about 2.5") mixes Argil or Poudre de Barie into a paste and smooths a masque on evenly.
- Spoon (about 3.5") scoops clay and powders with dry hands, so water never gets into the jar.
- Applicator (about 2.5") takes a single drop of Black Castor or Henna Oil to the lash line and brows.
Rinse with warm water and a little soap, then air-dry. Not for the dishwasher. Once in a while, rub in a drop of Hoba Oil or olive oil.
What it is
Three small tools that make a natural ritual easier and cleaner: a spatula to mix and smooth on a masque, a spoon to scoop clay and powder without wet fingers, and an applicator that carries a single drop of oil to your lash line and brows.
Where it comes from
Sfax, on Tunisia's coast, is olive country. Olive trees there can bear fruit for generations. When an old tree finally stops, family workshops give its wood a second life, carving it into tools like these, and a new tree is planted in its place. It has always been done this way.
Every piece is carved, sanded and polished with olive oil by hand, so the grain, color and shape vary a little from one to the next.
Why olivewood
Olive wood is one of the densest, hardest woods around the Mediterranean, with a tight grain that holds up to water far better than softer woods. That is why it has been used for kitchen spoons and bowls there for centuries.
- Not metal: metal can react with clays and some oils.
- Not plastic: nothing to scratch, shed or throw away.
- Lasts for years with a little care, and looks better as it ages.
How to use each tool
- Spoon: scoop dry. Scoop Argil or Poudre de Barie with a dry spoon, so water never gets into the jar.
- Spatula: mix and apply. Mix the clay with Roseau or Géran in a glass bowl, then use the flat end to smooth an even layer on your face.
- Applicator: one drop. Dip the tip into Black Castor or Henna Oil and draw it along the upper lash line and through the brows at night.
Beyond the bathroom
Our customers tuck the spatula into a purse for honey in tea or a cup of ice cream, and use the spoon at the table. Olivewood has been a kitchen staple around the Mediterranean for centuries. Just keep beauty tools and kitchen tools separate.
Care
- Rinse. Warm water and a little soap, right after use.
- Dry. Pat dry and let it air-dry fully. Don't soak it, and don't put it in the dishwasher.
- Season. Once in a while, rub in a drop of Hoba Oil or olive oil to bring the grain back up.
For professionals
The spatula and spoon are part of the complimentary starting accessories in our Spa Back Bar: a plastic-free way to scoop and apply in the treatment room. Ask us about wholesale.
Questions
Why olivewood instead of metal or plastic?
Metal can react with clays and some oils. Plastic is plastic. Olivewood is dense, naturally beautiful and lasts for years.
Will mine look like the photo?
Close, but never identical. Each piece is hand-carved, so the grain is its own.
Can I use them for food?
Yes. Olivewood has been a kitchen staple around the Mediterranean for centuries.
It looks dry. What do I do?
Rub in a drop of Hoba or olive oil, let it sit a few minutes, and wipe off the extra.
Olivewood
$6
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