Made with virgin olive oil from Israel, the special line of anointing oils produced by Ein Gedi Cosmetics are a link to ancient times, when they were used for religious ceremonies and prayer. They were integral to sacred Jewish rituals, like the ordination of priests and the consecration of the implements of worship in the Tabernacle. The primary purpose of using holy anointing oils was to set apart the anointed persons or ritual objects as kodesh – holy unto the Lord.One of the most memorable biblical passages about anointing oils concerns the young boy who went on to become Israel’s beloved King David: “Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.” (1 Samuel 16:13)
In the New Testament, we also read of anointing oils being used for yet another purpose – to pray for the healing of the sick.“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up... ” (James 5:14-15)
The olive is mentioned many times in the Bible and is one of the Seven Species to be found in the Land of Israel. The powers and benefits of olive oil have been known and used for generations, as it is considered the finest of all oils. It also contains many vitamins (A, D and K) and is rich in antioxidants (vitamin E). Used on skin, it restores softness and vitality. That is why Ein Gedi soap bars are as much as 85% pure olive oil.
But Ein Gedi Cosmetics contributes to the community with more than just its high-quality beauty products.“We want to help the local people even through providing jobs,” Dakar stated with pride. “We know that many people are in need, and this is just a simple way to help them. The simple jobs, like packing and stocking the cosmetics, are easy enough that we can hire the mentally disabled to do them, and they all enjoy it! They’re very grateful they can work here.”Another benefit to the local community is a company program which provides counseling and lectures for women who have experienced abuse and neglect in their lives. While helping them to manage their finances and family life, quite a number of these women have also found jobs at the factory run by Ein Gedi Cosmetics.So the perfumes and anointing oils of Ein Gedi Cosmetics are being produced by local Israelis and according to ancient biblical traditions, while also being enjoyed around the world. Thousands of tourists visiting Israel every year take home the fragrances and spices of the Holy Land which have been cherished since the times of Israel’s patriarchs, kings and prophets. They remain a valuable and fragrant aroma from the past.