The benefits of Olive Oil for skin and hair care

Olive Oil not only benefits your body on the inside

We all know that olive oil is wonderful and healthy for us to cook with, but what about its other uses? What further health and beauty benefits come with its use? Are there any special benefits for skin care or hair care? Of course there are. Olive oil is another main ingredient in several beauty products you can buy on the shelf.

Olive oil is one of best components to make your food taste better and to benefit your health. This Mediterranean oil is a favorite among all the health conscious people. Due to the immense number of benefits, it has been ranked among the top nutrition provider. But not only this. It has been widely used in soaps making it mild and very skin friendly. It also helps to moisturize your body by using this oil in the soap. And it nurtures also nails and hair, as many guitar players know, who dip their fingernails regularly in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

For many years, the earliest of cultures have seen the potential of olive oil when it comes to organic skin care. For centuries, Olive oil was an integral part of the Mediterranean economy, and was often kept in large settling tanks. People around the Mediterranean always knew that this organic oil had amazing properties. Aside from being a flavorful food source, olive oil was also used to heat oil lamps and to make soap. It was not long before the men and women used it as a skin moisturizer and ointment for soothing dry skin and sunburns. Olive oil was also used as a skin highlighter, allowing the user to emphasize the curves and shapes of the body.

Traditional home beauty remedies related to EVOO for nails, hair and skin

Save money and give yourself a break from the chemicals found in most hair care products by using the following natural home remedies.

• If you are a passionate guitar player and you want to have smooth and fine nails, olive oil is the best solution. Dowse your nails in a cup of olive oil for 30 minutes and find the best results for strong but flexible nails. Aside from it's proven affects as a beauty product, olive oil can also be massaged onto the cuticles to restore nail strength and resiliency to the nail bed.
• Apply Olive oil liberally on your hands  to get a smoother and softer skin. (But avoid spreading it elsewhere wear cotton gloves). It is great moisturizing solution which makes your skin softer and smoother.
• Olive oil is the best solution for chapped lips. It does wonders to your lips.
• To have beautiful, lustrous, shiny, silky and dandruff free hair, olive oil is the best bet. You can apply good amount of oil on your hair and cover it with a shower cap for 30 minutes, later shampoo it. Massaging it into the hair and scalp will also restore the head's crowning glory.Or just use it as conditioner, as it also helps to gets rid of the frizz. Put a small drop into your palm & then rub both hands together & apply it to dry hair. Be sure not to overdo this and to use quality EVOO with little to no odor, you do not want to smell like a restaurant when you enter a lift.
• To make yourself an interesting bathing solution you can add 3-4 tbs of olive oil with a few drops of essential oil.
• You can make an excellent night cream by using 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup water. This helps to lighten your skin, kill bacteria and makes your skin smooth and clear. It can also work as a cleansing cream if you have dry skin. The olive oil softens and moisturizes and the vinegar lightens discolorations and loosens dead skin cells. Splash water on your face before applying.
• Olive oil can be used as cleansing cream if your skin is dry. Apply olive oil and massage olive oil into your skin, scrubbing it with about a half teaspoon of sugar. Later, wipe the sugar off your face with wet and warm cloth. The easiest way to get facial done.
• Soften your feet by applying olive oil on your feet. Use olive oil on your feet with clean white cotton socks. Helps to soften up you feet and it absorbs better than baby oil.
• For sore elbows, wipe it up with your hand and rub it in to your elbows. You will notice soon EVOO's wonderful softening properties.
• In addition, olive oil may also be used as an all-body moisturizer when it is added to bath water. If you want a complete effect on your skin, use olive oil as bath oil. Two to three tablespoons will do the trick.
• Mix in bowl one egg, one tsp honey, 1/2 tsp olive oil and few drops of rose water. Use this as a mask for dry skin. Once applied keep it for sometime, later rinse it off with warm water. Dab it dry.
• Make a paste by mixing some mashed apricots and warm olive oil. Apply this paste all over your face and leave it for ten minutes. Wash it off with water.

Natural, organic and cheaper than expensive beauty products

Having beautiful skin just seems to be the proverbial never-ending quest of women. One only needs t visit the local supermarket or beauty shop to see the wide array of skin products that are supposed to provide the secret to youthful skin. Many of these products promise rejuvenation and revitalization of the pores, making the skin blemish-free and silky. Many of these products cost a fortune but the buyers keep on coming just to attain their goal of having the perfect complexion. Comparing the prices, a good EVOO can do the trick on your skin for a much better price and you will not be adding any potentially harmful chemicals to your body. Organic skin care has already been used by many because of its natural ingredients that can help the skin feel and look healthy, without the harm of other rough, harsh, and strong skin care components.

While olive oil is not a sunscreen and does not prevent UV rays from penetrating the skin, using it as a cosmetic does help in protecting the skin against acquired aging and damage from the sun. Being an excellent organic skin care product, olive oil is also a superior moisturizer. It can attract humidity from the air and bind it to the skin. Skin conditions such as eczema and acne respond well to skin care products containing or made with olive oil, because of the anti-bacterial properties of this organic oil. So before buying the latest and most expensive chemical-based skin care products, consider using natural skin beauty enhancers that contain olive oil.