Olive Oil In Your Beauty Routine?

Do you have dry, sensitive skin and worry every time you try to treat it with harsh chemical products? Worry no more, because there is a natural, mild, and time tested way that you can moisturize found right in your kitchen. Olive oil is a great choice when trying to battle any dry part of your body. It works for women and men alike because it does not have a strong or fragrant scent. When choosing an olive oil to use on your body, choose only the highest quality organic extra-virgin expeller-pressed variety you can find. It will have the lower acidity and higher clarity and quality than other varieties. The benefits of olive oil do not only affect the skin’s surface temporarily; the body’s cells actually incorporate the valuable fatty acids from the oil, making the skin stronger and more hydrated.

Olive oil is composed of essential fats and has many uses as a natural medicine. It comes from olive's juice and is rich in oleic acid. Is a great antioxidant with vitamin E, Poliphenols and Flavonoids. These nutritional powerhouses protect against age-accelerating free radicals. The oil of this miraculous fruit will guard your body and your skin... from the inside out.

Olive oil and skin care uses
1. Because is an antioxidant it helps to protect the skin from the harmful action of free radicals, delaying aging skin.
2. It is also used as a moisturizer to maintain the skin elastic, hydrated and smooth.
3. As a tonic for the hair, to add shine and to keep it moisturized.
4. Good for the hands. Add some sugar to two spoons of olive oil. Rub your hands with this mixture.
5. Strengthens the nails. Soak your nails in lemon juice and olive oil for five minutes.
6. If your mascara is dry add one or two drops of olive oil.
7. It can be used for body massage and can be added to the bath or to your usual skin care product.

Olive oil constitutes an important element in our products because of its unique composition. Olive oil absorbs UV radiation and is very efficient in lowering metabolism rate of the body cells. Olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types, hence its wide use in soaps, cosmetics and massage oils. It helps relieve itch, stings and bites, healing of burns, dandruff and is an excellent hair tonic, especially for dry hair.

Treatments Using Olive Oil
* Soak dry, brittle nails in olive oil for 30 minutes to repair.
* Warm olive oil and rub into your cuticles to soften for a cuticle treatment.
* Use olive oil for skin hydration, apply olive oil and leave on overnight to moisturize.
* Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to bath to soften skin.
* Olive oil can also work as a shaving cream for men with sensitive skin.
* To heal dry feet, rub with olive oil, then put on a pair of socks at bedtime and leave on overnight.
* Dab a little olive oil on a cotton swab or tissue for a great makeup remover.
* Olive oil makes a great lip balm, for dry and cracked lips.

Okay, your body is covered with olive oil! That’s as natural as you can get. If you’d prefer to purchase ready made olive oil skin products, you’re in luck. Manufacturers have discovered the power of this traditional beauty treasure. There are plenty of olive oil skin care products on the market... from olive oil soap to olive oil skin cream to olive oil hair care. The benefits of this antioxidant rich oil are no longer just an ancient beauty secret!

Just a few of the many creative uses for olive oil in your skin care routine. Not only is it cheap, but it will go alot further than most products you can buy. Have fun and be creative.