Olive Oil and Skin

All what humans need exists in nature. Whatever it is about pure or processed raw materials, every element from nature has different properties of action. Man has recognized benefits of nature long time ago and since then did not stop using them. Olives and olive oils enriched human lives all over the world.

Even though many of people think about tasty food when olives and olive oil come as subject, but attributes of this plant are also used in cosmetic and pharmaceutic industry. Rich in vitamins A, D, E and K, olives are perfect for sensitive skin. Olive oil is antioxidant and great protector of UV-radiation – helps in prevention of skin cancer development. If Your skin is problematic and prone to acne, olive oil with its qualities destroys bacteria that cause acne.

The definition of what is healthy changes from day to day. What is sure, our ancestors are the best indicators of where do useful ingredients come from. Olives and olive oil have a long tradition of credible users all over the world, including ancient Greeks and Egyptians.

Here are few tips about how and where olive oil could be used.

Eatable peeling for lips: Mix spoon of olive oil with crystal sugar. If want, You can add some fresh lemon juice. You can also use this recipe for whole body, but different ratios.

Smooth legs: When You run out of shaving cream, take olive oil from kitchen. Apply it on body parts from which You will remove the hairs and shave it.

Dry and damaged heels: Apply olive oil on Your heels at the evening. Wrap it with foil, gauze or just put socks on and let it work over night.

Brushes cleaning: You should clean make up brushes regularly. Mix 2/3 hair shampoo with 1/3 olive oil and just wash them.

At last, open Your jar with olives, put them on a plate and eat them. Enjoy!