Olive oil for cosmetic use: benefits for the skin and much more
What are the uses of olive oil in cosmetics? Why are there so many home remedies for hydration or skin relief that use it? In this article we talk about the Benefits of olive oil for the skin, both of the face and the rest of the body, as well as other uses of olive oil in cosmetics, such as massages.
as producers of Aragon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from Beloleum we want to highlight the different uses of this prodigious liquid that has been preserved for centuries. Because the history of cosmetic olive oil goes back centuries…
As the ‘Illustrated Atlas of Olive Oil’ indicates, in the 2nd century AD, the doctor Claudio Galeano created a moisturizer with olive oil, vegetable wax and water. Although the oil was already used for aesthetic purposes in ancient Egypt, both in ointments for the skin and to increase the shine of the hair. In ancient Greece and Rome, athletes were massaged with olive oil to relax their muscles before the competition.
Properties of olive oil for the skin
- Moisturizing: One of the secrets for olive oil to be so moisturizing is squalene, an emollient active that prevents water loss and penetrates the face to restore the lipid barrier, crucial in the hydration of the skin.
- Antioxidant: It acts as a protector of skin cells and prevents or relieves inflammation, irritation or redness.
- Decreases skin oxidative stress: Thanks to its content rich in vitamins A, D, K and E, in addition to the aforementioned squalene.
- anti-inflammatory: Even its positive effects on healing and healing of wounds are demonstrated.
Benefits of olive oil on the face
Specifically on the face, olive oil It stands out for its hydration and its anti-inflammatory power, which makes it perfect for the most sensitive skin. In addition, it acts as an anti-aging agent, thanks to vitamins such as A and K, in addition to the squalene that restores the protective barrier of the skin and prevents it from becoming dehydrated.
Uses of olive oil for face and body skin
Would you like to enjoy all the benefits of “liquid gold” with an olive oil cream? Olive oil has been used throughout history to hydrate the body’s skin, as we now do with body oils and lotions. The traditional olive oil soaps continue to be made, which centuries ago were made with pomace oil or with oil that was no longer suitable for consumption.
Apply a face mask with olive oil
Olive oil is also used to smooth the crow’s feet and hydrate the rest of the face with this homemade ointment, which you can use weekly:
- Mix two tablespoons of olive oil with one of honey.
- Apply to the face with special attention on the wrinkles of expression with circular movements.
- Let stand 25 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Make a natural scrub with olive oil
Olive oil is used as a lubricant and moisturizing part of the natural exfoliant. As an ingredient for exfoliation, sugar or coffee grounds are usually used.
Prepare olive oil cream for hands
A traditional recipe consists of mixing Vaseline with olive oil and with some crushed mint leaves. An “explosion” of hydration for this part of the body that suffers so much in winter.
Olive oil: other cosmetic properties
For hair shine and hydration
Like hair oils, olive oil contributes to Moisturize the mane and give it more shine, especially when it is put on the damaged ends. However, its “oil” touch makes it apply in very small doses or before washing. Another traditional remedy is Hair mask based on olive oil and egg. For very dry hair, two yolks can be used and, for normal hair, an egg, which must be mixed with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. It is applied to damp hair and let it act for about 20 minutes before washing it.
to hydrate the nails
Our nails also deteriorate, dry out and flake. Another of the folk remedies with olive oil consists of Apply it to the nails, mixed with lemon juice.
For therapeutic massages
There is no longer any doubt that olive oil tones the skin and hydrates it, but what really makes it perfect for massages is that Relax your muscles.
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