The charmed positioning of olive oil in the beauty industry is well deserved.
This amazing oil inherits an amazing composition of nutrients that makes it worthy of all the glory it basks in.
It is full of anti-ageing oxidants and hydrating nutrients that make it an excellent choice for skin and hair care.
1. High in antioxidants
It is loaded with anti-oxidants, hydrating squalene that makes it excellent for skin, hair and nails.
Antioxidants when applied on the skin help to fight free radicals preventing premature ageing by providing adequate moisture and hydration.
2. Repairs sun damage
Olive oil may be especially beneficial when applied post sun exposure.
It contains polyphenol compounds that act as antioxidants that help to heal and treat the skin that is damaged due to overexposure to the sun.
3. High vitamin content
Olive oil is full of vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K that is moisturizing for dry skin and has anti-ageing benefits that help to nourish and moisturise the skin when applied topically.
4. Antibacterial
Olive oil has been shown to have antibacterial properties and also improve the healing of skin infections reducing inflammation on sensitive and very dry skins.
5. Prevents hair fall
Olive oil contains mono-saturated fatty acids that are scientifically proven to penetrate deep into the hair fiber. This deep penetration into the scalp increases the blood circulation thereby preventing hair fall, adding luster, volume and sheen to the hair.
6. Light texture
Olive oil is light oil that has a high percentage of oleic acid and low ratio of linoleic acid that makes it penetrate better into the skin. When applied topically, it helps to moisturize the skin better without clogging the pores.
How to use
1. Face mask
Olive oil- 1 tablespoon
Honey powder-2 tablespoons
Yogurt- 1 tablespoon
Mix the ingredients together into a thick paste and apply on the face for15-20 minutes.
It will instantly give a dewy hydrated look to the skin.
2. Exfoliator
Olive oil- 2 tablespoons
Sea salt 2 tablespoons
Mix the ingredients and apply as a paste on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes and gently rub it off with damp fingers to get supple, exfoliated skin.
3. Hair mask
Olive oil- cup
Avocado powder-1 cup
Honey- 2 tablespoons
Mix the ingredients together into a paste and apply on the hair concentrating on the dry ends. Leave it on for an hour to get lustrous shiny strands
A storehouse of antioxidants, olive oil has been widely popular among the beauty and wellness industry, well deserving all the prestige.
So, get a bottle of virgin olive oil and add it to your beauty cabinet to get luminance vibrant skin and shiny thick hair.