Olive oil benefits

Olive Oil Benefits

What is olive oil?

Olive oil is a fat obtained from the fruit of the Olea europaea(olive tree), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean region, where whole olives are pressed to produce olive oil.

The oil is used in cosmetics, medicine, cooking and soaps. Although originating in the Mediterranean countries, today it is used worldwide.  It is very rich in vitamin E and has an antioxidant effects. Olive oil has a protective effect and toning the skin.

Face

The olive oil smooth and nourishes the skin. One tablespoon mixed with egg yolk makes a difference on your face. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

But this is not all, you can apply it as a natural exfoliants. In a bowl, mix 3 teaspoons of salt sea with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Apply all over your face and rub before rinsing with warm water.

           

Precautions for use: If you have dry skin, this mixture is to be applied twice a month, once a week for oily skin.

Dry hair

Finished dry hair problems. You can fabricate a hair mask with a half cup of olive oil and lemon juice. Then wrap your hair in a towel for 15 minutes. They are now soft and silky.

Body

Use sugar with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and mix evenly. Then apply this mixture on your body, massaging in a circular manner. And in the shower you remove dead skin. You now have baby's skin.

Whiter teeth

To keep a diamond smile, you have to rub regularly your gums with olive oil.

Nails

To soften and moisturize your nails, soak them 15 minutes in a bowl of warm olive oil.