Amazing Natural Ozone Olive Gel

Ozonated Olive Oil Gel - Medium Strength, Made in New Zealand

A 50g jar of certified organic extra virgin olive oil infused with medical-grade ozone, made in small batches in New Zealand and stored frozen until it ships. It spreads easily, absorbs at a moderate rate, and leaves a light protective film - which makes it our most versatile everyday gel, and the one our customers review most.

At a glance

• Strength: medium - stronger than jojoba, gentler than hemp
• Texture: spreads smoothly, moderate absorption, slight protective residue
• Best for: larger areas, everyday use, skin that needs a barrier as well as moisture
• Ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil and ozone. Nothing else
• Free from: preservatives, stabilisers, GMOs, fragrance. Vegan and cruelty-free
• Size: 50g glass jar

Which gel should I choose?

All four gels use the same medical-grade ozone. What changes is the carrier - which determines strength, texture and how quickly it absorbs. The guidance below reflects what our customers tell us in their reviews, not just theory.

Which one for eczema?

This is our most common question, and the honest answer is that it depends on where and how severe. Our customers report using all three oils for eczema. Jojoba comes up most for faces, children and sensitive skin. Olive comes up most for eczema on the body and larger areas. Hemp comes up for stubborn, thickened patches that haven't responded to something milder. If you are unsure, start gentler - you can always go stronger.

Buying more than one

• Triple Gel Pack - Hemp, Olive and Jojoba. Save 20%
• 4 Pack - all four gels, including Glycerine. The complete range. Save 20%

What people use it for

The list below reflects what our customers describe in their reviews, alongside traditional use.

• Everyday skin: cuts, grazes and minor wounds, burns including sunburn, bed sores and pressure ulcers, eczema and dermatitis, rashes and itching, dry patches on hands, elbows and knees, cracked heels, chapped lips, cuticles, insect bites and stings, and general moisturising
• Sun-exposed skin: rough, weathered patches and uneven tone on faces, necks, forearms and the backs of hands - a very common reason New Zealanders reach for it
• Fungal concerns: toenails and fingernails, athlete's foot and tinea
• Mouth and gums: applied to the gums, after dental work, or last thing at night
• Aches and stiff joints: massaged into shoulders, wrists, hands, knees and feet
• Haemorrhoids: applied to the affected area
• Animals: widely used on horses, dogs and cats - several customers tell us their vet suggested it
• Everyday swaps: in place of petroleum jelly, and as a simple natural deodorant

Please get spots checked. New Zealand has some of the highest UV levels in the world. This is a cosmetic moisturiser for skin that has been weathered by years outdoors - it is not a treatment for sun damage, and it is not a substitute for having your skin looked at. If you have a spot that is new, changing shape or colour, bleeding, itching or not healing, see your doctor or a skin clinic. Please don't wait, and please don't try to treat it yourself.

Olive oil has been used on skin around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Ozonation turns it into a gel and creates ozonide compounds - the compounds the research below examines.

Why ozone needs an oil to work on skin

Ozone gas is highly unstable. It breaks down within minutes, which means it cannot be bottled, stored, or usefully applied to skin on its own.

Certain vegetable oils solve that problem. When ozone is bubbled slowly through olive oil, it reacts with the double bonds in the oil's unsaturated fatty acids to form ozonides and related peroxide compounds. Those compounds are stable - they hold their activity for months when kept cool - and once applied to skin they release active oxygen gradually rather than all at once.

That stabilising step is the entire point of ozonating an oil, and it is why the result behaves quite differently from the olive oil in your kitchen cupboard. It also explains why the carrier matters: the more unsaturated the oil, the more ozone it can take up. Read our summary of the chemistry.

What the research shows

The findings below are about ozonated oils as a class of substance, not about this jar. Each summary states the study design, sample size and limitations so you can judge the evidence yourself.

How the field grades the evidence

The Madrid Declaration on Ozone Therapy (4th edition, 2025), the consensus document of the International Scientific Committee of Ozone Therapy, grades topically applied ozonated oils at Level B - reasonable scientific evidence that benefits outweigh risks - for nail fungus, athlete's foot, ringworm, pressure ulcers, chronic wounds and infected burn wounds. Ozone therapy for diabetic foot ulcers is graded Level A, its highest grade.

Antimicrobial activity - laboratory

A 2020 review in Molecules (Ugazio and colleagues) reported minimum inhibitory concentrations of 1.18-9.5 mg/mL against bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA, and 0.2-0.53 µg/mL against Candida. Nearly all in vitro - measured on culture plates, not skin. Read our summary.

Antifungal activity - laboratory

Ouf and colleagues (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2016) exposed five dermatophyte species to ozonised oil, cutting spore formation by 97-99% in the most susceptible species. A laboratory study on cultures, not a trial in people, with no comparison against antifungal medicines. Read our summary.

Wound healing - review of mixed evidence

Anzolin and colleagues (Medical Gas Research, 2020) reviewed 28 articles on topical ozonated oil, finding it repeatedly associated with faster wound closure, lower microbial load and modulated inflammation. The authors stressed that most underlying studies were animal models or small case series, and that clinical validation is still needed. Read our summary.

Chronic wounds - systematic review in humans

Fitzpatrick and colleagues (International Wound Journal, 2018) reviewed nine human studies covering 453 participants. All reported improved wound closure against standard care or baseline. Only four were randomised controlled trials, and the authors concluded no single trial is conclusive on its own. Read our summary.

Skin barrier - small exploratory trial

A split-body trial in 12 patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis found roughly a 22% fall in SCORAD score and increased microbial diversity on treated sides over three days. Twelve patients over three days is a very small, very short study, and the authors present it as an early signal. Read our summary.

Note that the studies above use olive, sunflower or camellia oil. There is very little published research on ozonated hemp or ozonated jojoba specifically - the differences between our gels rest on the chemistry of the carrier and on what customers report, not on head-to-head trials.

How to use

Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin and massage gently. A little goes a long way - it spreads easily.

• Wounds, cuts and burns: a thin layer, 2-3 times daily
• Fungal toenails: a generous amount on clean, dry nails and surrounding skin, 1-2 times daily. Best after showering and before bed. Nails grow slowly, so continue for 3-6 months
• Bed sores and irritations: apply gently to affected areas 2-3 times daily
• Weathered, sun-exposed skin: apply daily to face, neck, forearms or hands as a moisturiser
• Gums: a small amount rubbed on with a clean finger
• Aches and stiff joints: massage into the area as needed
• Everyday moisturising: apply after washing to hands, arms, legs or face

Patch test on a small area first. For serious or deep wounds, or serious burns, see a healthcare professional.

Questions people ask

Why do people choose ozonated oil?

Most people come to it wanting something simple and natural in the bathroom cabinet - two ingredients, no preservatives, no fragrance, nothing synthetic - for the everyday scrapes, dry patches and irritations that don't warrant a trip to the doctor. It keeps well, spreads a long way, and one jar covers a lot of ground.

Can I use it on sun-damaged skin?

Plenty of our customers use it as a daily moisturiser on skin that has taken decades of New Zealand sun - rough, weathered patches and uneven tone on faces, necks and forearms. That is a cosmetic use, and it is how we intend it. What it is not is a treatment for sun damage. If you have a spot that is new, changing, bleeding, itching or refusing to heal, please have it looked at by your doctor or a skin clinic rather than putting anything on it and waiting.

Can I use it on my pets?

Yes, and many customers do - on horses, dogs and cats, most often for grazes, hot spots and irritated skin. Several have told us their vet suggested it. For anything serious, or if it isn't improving, see your vet.

Will it feel oily?

It leaves a slight residue, especially if you use a generous amount. That film is useful for wound care and fungal concerns because it stays in contact with the skin. If you want no residue at all, the Jojoba Gel absorbs fastest.

Can I use it on my face?

Yes. Many people use it as a night moisturiser or on dry patches. On combination or oily skin it may feel heavy during the day - Jojoba suits daytime and under makeup better.

Can I use it on open wounds?

It has traditionally been used on cuts, scrapes and burns. For serious or deep wounds, consult a healthcare professional.

How is it different from ordinary olive oil?

Ordinary olive oil contains no ozonides. Ozone gas is too unstable to store or apply on its own, but bubbling it through olive oil converts it into stable ozonide compounds that stay active for months and release active oxygen slowly on the skin.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Olive oil is gentle and suits most skin types. Patch test first if you have concerns. If your skin is very reactive, Jojoba is the mildest of the four.

How long does a jar last?

That depends on use. For toenails or a small wound a jar lasts a long time; as an all-over body moisturiser, less. Use within 12 months of opening.

Storage

Keep cool, dry and out of direct light. Refrigeration extends shelf life and preserves ozone potency. The gel may solidify when cold - let it return to room temperature before use. Use within 12 months of opening.

Important information

Cosmetic use only. This product is intended for cosmetic and skincare purposes. It is not a medicine or therapeutic device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About the research. The studies referenced above concern ozonated oils in general and their documented properties in peer-reviewed research. They are provided for education, to help you understand the ingredients.

Results vary between individuals. If you have specific skin concerns or a medical condition, speak to a healthcare professional before use.

Made with care in New Zealand. 100% natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free. 50g jar.