The benefits of olive oil on skin are simple but profound, the oil is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins which are great for the skin whether you choose to eat it or apply it externally. The vitamins A and E, including some polyphenols, contribute to cell repair and postponing of the signs of aging. Many people swear by the oil’s ability to promote a smooth and radiant complexion while maintaining the skin’s elasticity; something which has been known for thousands of years. All the basic recipes below are made with store cupboard ingredients and can be adjusted according to your own personal taste.
Tip 1: The Best Facial Cleanser
For this excellent facial cleanser combine 80% olive oil with 20% castor oil and customize to your own skin type with essential oils. Gently massage the oil combination into the face and neck for about two minutes, follow this by draping a warm, damp wash cloth over your face and leave until cool. Once removed, gently wipe off the oil with the cool, damp cloth. One or two drops of the oil may be used to moisturize your skin afterward.
Tip 2: Face and Body Exfoliant
Olive oil is the perfect ingredient to add to an exfoliant because of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities of the oil. Take two or 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add two or three tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda, the finer the crystals of soda the better, you are aiming for a mildly abrasive mixture. The bicarbonate of soda can also be replaced with sugar. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the basic recipe.
Tip 3: Bath Time Luxury
You do not need expensive potions to enjoy a luxurious bath time. Adding a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to the bath water will ensure that your soak will leave your body cleansed and well moisturized. To take your bath time experience to another level, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil and lie back and relax.
Tip 4: Soften Hard Cuticles
Warm a few tablespoons of olive oil and add to freshly squeezed lemon juice, three parts oil to one part juice and simply soak your fingertips for ten to fifteen minutes. The combination of the olive oil and lemon juice will gradually strengthen your nails making them more resistant to chipping.
Tip 5: Moisturizing Hand Treatment
Before going to bed, smooth a generous amount of warm olive oil on your hands and put on plain, white cotton gloves and then go to sleep. In the morning your hands will be soft and smooth.
It is worth bearing in mind that the cold pressed extra virgin olive oil has the highest concentration of nutrients and because of the extraction process used, no chemical additives, it is therefore the very best for eating and applying to your skin. Always buy the best that you can afford and you will reap the health and beauty benefits.
I love to make gifts for my friends and family and olive oil is one of those incredible ingredients that is not only good for you on the inside but makes you look great on the outside.
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Thank you for this information about several usage of olive oil.it means a lot to me…
Its true that olive oil is the best not only on frying but in beautifying our skin.
I will try use olive oil as my daily moisturizer, and a hand and body lotion.
Olive oil is great. Been using the oil combined wd vit E and my choice of essential oil for my natural moisturizer. My organic soaps contain olive oil also.
Olive oil is great. Been using the oil combined wd vit E and my choice of essential oil for my natural moisturizer.
VERY HELPFUL GUIDE TO PROPER NUTRITION. THANK YOU.
i feel great using olive oil shampoo and conditioner. really made my hair soft and shiny. and i really appreciate to have no falling hair and no dandruff at all. my hair is now very easy to manage. must try it.
May i know the brand of the shampoo? Thanks
thank for d information..it was indeed additional knowledge to my healthy n beauty tips…
thank u for an indeed additional knowledge to my healthy n beauty tips…
thank u for that healthy tips…
i am satisfied with the results just for two days application, i am
pretty sure it can help to my health…..
i will try to use olive oil starting today,thanks for the info
thanks for the info!
I agree. Been using this for sometime now. Got it from sis who enhanced her already beautiful skin. she looks 20 something at 46. Am 41 myself but been told to look only in late 20′s/early 30′s. Olive Oil rocks in my beauty regimen. can’t sleep without applying on skin. am addicted to it. Told my daughter to apply on her skin too.Great for skin lightening, I take 1 tablespoon w/ calamansi.Good for digestion too.
my friends tried using on their skin OXYGENATED OLIVE OIL and they swear that its so much better than commercial lotions as it is 100% organic, 0% chemical which means that not even 1% toxin is present in its ingredient. THE ONLY INGREDIENT IS OZONE & OXYGEN. it is highly absorbable or in ionic colloidal form, absorbed by the skin in less than 2 minutes. very effective in removing fine wrinkles and making the skin beautiful and supple.
its the best lotion, moisturizer, and sun block all rolled into one! and the best make up remover too. try it … you will love it!
Where can I buy this Oxygenated Olive Oil in Singapore and what brand is it? Is there any shop where I can get it?
Olive oil is truly body enhancing inside and out. I highly recommend its use especially to health and beauty conscious people.
well,great info.im using it fo salad dressing.now am going to use as a skin moisturizer or maybe fo my hair.thank you vey much
thanks for the very helpful info i have a lot of olive oil in house using it for cooking but not for beauty regimen…now it’s the time to use it….thanks a lot
is it safe for oily type of skin and acne prone skin?? Especially when i use it on my face.. thanks!
so helpful info… can’t wait to give it a try! thanks and God bless.
i tried olive oil once for my hair as shampoo, its rediculous… soft hair, dundruf gone
and i apply also to my lips, its shines the whole day and no dry skin… thanks for the
info…