How to Use Olive Oil for Skin Care
There is a famous Asian folk tale revolving around olive oil. A woman on her dying bed made her husband promise that he will not let his future wife touch olive oil. He obliged and soon he witnessed his once beautiful bride lose her appeal with each passing day. He realized his old wife had made him promise out of jealousy because she knew that any woman who used olive oil will retain his heart due to its magical doings on the skin. So the story of olive oil and skin care goes a Not just a good cooking oil, known for its health benefits and amazing aroma, olive oil is a famous ingredient in many cosmetic products. Commercial skin care products have boated and cashed on by including olive oil in their preparation. Olive oil is extracted from olives and is a famous skin care product due its anti-inflammatory properties and presence of antioxidants and omega 3-fatty acids. Though it is used in moisturizing and cleansing lotions, olive oil in its unadulterated pure form can do wonders with your skin. Extra virgin oil is an excellent cleanser and adds a certain glow to your skin. Let us see how to make the best out of olive oil with this step by step guide.
Instructions
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Moisturize the skin:
Pour out olive oil on your palm and massage your skin with it. Do it slowly, softly and enjoy the feeling. You can also ask a partner to rub the oil on you. Spas also provide olive oil massage services. The vitamin E in the oil heals you skin and refreshes it. Dapping olive oil under your areas and on area that you have just waxed or tweezed can soothe and heal very quickly. -
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Exfoliate:
It is also known as a great skin exfoliator. For people with dry and scaly skin, pour olive oil in a bowl and mix in some sea salt. Rub this moisture over your skin. The olive oil will remove the dead cells and encourage growth of new robust ones which will help you smoother and healthier skin. Adding olive oil to your bath tub will also have lovely effect on your skin. -
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As a makeup remover:
Instead of using commercial make up removers, you can sue simple olive oil to take off the makeup and also nourish the skin at the same time. Take a cotton pad and pour on it a few drops of olive oil. Use this pad to remove the makeup. It will do the task without irritating your skin and also helps against wrinkles when used regularly. -
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Lip and nail care:
Olive oil can perfectly substitute you lip balm. Apply a small amount of olive oil on your lips with your finger or a brush and it will give the perfect gloss apart from keeping them healthy.
Rub a small amount of olive oil onto your nails and cuticles each night before sleeping and it will do a great job of keeping the healthy and beautiful. It will also give them a natural shine.
