Olive Oil Skin Care - Ever wondered why Mediterranean women are so beautiful? Their secret could be olive oil. That bottle of oil which sits in the kitchen cupboard where nobody pays attention to it is a valuable beauty aid which can be used in all sorts of recipes.
As far back as The Romans and The Egyptians, olive oil was used on skin. You immediately think of Cleopatra, a natural beauty who made so many of her own home-made recipes which have passed down through the ages.
Olive oil is not only of great benefit on the outside of your body, if
eaten it helps to reduce cholesterol and protects against heart disease on the inside.
Really you could say that it is the
ultimate in bodycare.
The benefits of olive oil skincare are :
- Nourishing and soothing, leaving the skin supple
- Moisturising even the driest of skins
- Full of antioxidant properties which protect the skin from harmful free radicals.
A few ways to use olive oil
Always use virgin olive oil as the clear oil has been processed.
Moisturise dry lips by applying a thin layer of oil before bedtime. If your
lips are cracked take a soft toothbrush over them to exfoliate before applying oil.
Massage oil into your feet or hands just before bedtime and wear cotton socks or gloves to bed. This is a great remedy for cracked heels or really dry hands which feel uncomfortable.
To soothe tired legs and help puffy ankles, massage olive oil with upward strokes into your legs : wonderfully relaxing if you have been on your feet all day.
Smooth a thin layer of oil onto your cleansed face before bedtime to help any dryness. This remedy is also a great anti-wrinkle prevention on mature skin.
Olive Oil Skin Care Recipes
Mixing oil and essential oil together turn your bath time into something special --
Lavender Bath Oil
- 2tbs olive oil
- 7 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops clary sage essential oil
Mix the above together in a small bowl before adding to your bath water.
Soothing After Sun Oil
Do not use if the skin is broken or
burnt
- 1tbsp of jojoba oil
- 5tbsp olive oil
- 5 drops of chamomile essential oil
- 5 drops of rose essential oil
Mix the above together in a small bowl before applying to your skin
Hair Conditioner
- ½ cup of runny honey
- ¼ cup of olive oil
Warm the olive oil by allowing the bottle to stand in a bowl of hot water.
Mix the honey and olive oil together before applying to
hair. Comb your hair through to make sure every strand is soaked. Wrap your hair/head in a towel and leave for 30 minutes. Shampoo out. This recipe will moisturise your scalp as well as condition your hair.
Body Exfoliate
- 1-2 cups brown sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
Mix the above ingredients together and massage into the skin in circular movements before rinsing off with warm water. Your skin will feel soft and silky.
