Olive oil a secret beauty tool

Olive oil, everyone has it on their kitchen counter. It has a lot of qualities. For many it is just another cooking oil. But it is not just any oil, it’s an ancient beauty secret. Not only is it a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize skin, but olive oil has the added advantage of providing strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E that help repair and renew skin that has been damaged from overexposure to sun, air pollution, and other modern-day environmental hazards – like cigarette smoke and fast food. These antioxidants have the natural ability to stimulate cells and return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state. There are a number of simple and inexpensive ways to get the best skin care out of a single bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

Olive oil can be used as a moisturizer. It will penetrate deep into the skin and will provide long lasting moisture to keep the skin feeling smooth. It can be use as a daily moisturizer or a night cream. Some will prefer to use it on damp skin; water will help reduce any feeling of greasiness. Mixing olive oil and honey can treat blemished and blackheads. When mixed with sea salt, it becomes a great exfoliator. For a facial scrub you can try honey and sugar with olive oil. It will leave your face smooth and will reduce your breakouts. Just a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad is all it takes to gently and effectively remove eye makeup without irritating the delicate skin around the eye area. The biggest added advantage is that when used consistently, olive oil can soften the skin around the eyes and smooth out wrinkles. It can be a good hand treatment. For nail and cuticles you will simply need to rub it on the area that needs it. When used on hair and scalp, olive oil can be considered two products: a deep conditioner and a dandruff controller. After shampooing, massage a mixture of equal amounts of olive oil and water into your hair. Leave it on for 5 minutes, then shampoo and rinse. Your scalp will benefit from healthy conditioning; your hair will respond with more shine and strength.

It is safe to say that extra virgin olive oil is a girl’s best friend. I will soon post recipes that will go with this short article.