Olive oil can do wonders to your skin and hair
Here's a roundup of olive oil benefits for skin, hair and beauty and how to use the wonder oil to your best advantage.
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FollowOlive oil can do wonders for your skin, beauty and hair too. Olive oil is packed with Vitamin E, and K which can come to the aid of several of your hair and skin woes.
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Here's a roundup of olive oil benefits for skin, hair and beauty and how to use the wonder oil to your best advantage.
Moisturizes your skin: Olive oil contains vitamin E, which improves skin health by treating inflammation, acne, and dryness. It also improves skin elasticity and its regenerative properties. The antioxidants, minerals and good fats, fight the free radicals, and facilitate healthy and fuller skin respectively.
Reduces wrinkles and signs of ageing: A face pack made with olive oil (2 tablespoon), and lemon juice (1 tablespoon), and a pinch of sea salt, can rejuvenate your skin, and prevent it from sagging and other signs of ageing. Massage your face thoroughly and repeat the regime at least three times a week. This would give you instant results.
Nail Health: Your nails need as much attention as your skin, simply dip a cotton ball in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and dab it on your nails, the vitamin E in olive oil helps bring your dry brittle nails back to life.
Shaving foam substitute: Pressed for time? Can't go for waxing? Razor to the rescue! But beware, make sure you only use shaving foam or cream and not go for soap. It can be rough on your skin. If you have run out of shaving cream, olive oil can be a good substitute to glide your blade over. Olive oil moisturizes the skin as well.
Treats cracked heels: Exfoliate your cracked heels, with a tablespoon of olive oil and lemon water, and see the instant results for yourself.
Treats Dandruff: Olive oil moisturizes your hair and reduces scalp irritation, which further reduces dandruff. Just heat a cup of olive oil and massage hair generously, especially on the scalp and the ends. Let it sit for 20 minutes, post which rinse your hair with mild shampoo.
Moisturizes your Hair: The hair smoothening and strengthening qualities of Olive oil is fast gaining recognition throughout the world. Bring your lifeless locks back to life, with the moisturizing hair pack of olive oil (1/2 teaspoon), honey (2 tbsp) and a protein rich egg yolk. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to get a smooth paste. Apply the paste onto your hair and let it sit for twenty minutes, and then rinse off with cold water. Follow the regime twice a week.
Promotes Hair Growth: Olive Oil is rich in Vitamin E which makes your hair strong and prevents hair fall. Massaging regularly with olive oil can also fix the problem of split ends.
