10 BEAUTY BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

Ever wonder what beauty benefits olive oil has? Here are 10 ways this kitchen staple can be incorporated into your beauty routine! 

Our skin tissues deteriorate as we age. Fortunately, olive oil is high in anti-aging antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamins. These characteristics may assist to prevent premature aging and improve the health of one's hair and nails. Olive oil contains a high concentration of squalene, which enhances skin texture. Overall, olive oil is high in antioxidants, which help to protect the skin from environmental harm. Do you want to know what the top ten advantages are? Here are some ways to integrate Olivo Amigo olive oil into your beauty regimen!

 

1. Smooth Hair

Once a week, apply olive oil to damp hair and cover with a shower cap for 20 to 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, rinse it out and leave a tiny residue on your hair so it feels smooth to the touch.  

2. Getting rid of dandruff

Olive oil includes vitamin E, which helps to prevent and treat dandruff. For the greatest effects, massage the scalp with a teaspoon of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Super simple and inexpensive!

3. Makeup Remover

Have you ever ran out of makeup remover at home? Don't worry, olive oil may serve as a substitute for makeup remover. Olive oil is a natural remover that is free of harmful chemicals. . Wipe away with a cotton pad and a few drops of olive oil! After a few seconds, rinse the residue with your preferred cleaner.

4. Moisturizer

If your hands are dry or cracked, moisturize them with one teaspoon of olive oil. Wrap your hands in plastic wrap to ensure that the oil penetrates your skin fully. This allows the oil to penetrate thoroughly into your skin, which contains powerful polyphenols and antioxidants that aid in the healing and regeneration of skin cells.Wear the gloves for at least a couple hours or overnight. Once the gloves have been removed, carefully wipe them dry with a paper towel to eliminate any leftover oil. Your hands will have a silky smooth touch to them.

5. Fights Aging

Olive oil is high in antioxidants. These antioxidants include vitamin E and polyphenols, which assist to collect and neutralize free radicals, which can otherwise harm the skin and accelerate the aging process.

6. Skin Exfoliator

Making an olive oil scrub might be a gentler exfoliator option. Exfoliating your skin might help to gently prepare it for environmental harm. Here's how to make it:
2 tbsp organic brown sugar
2 tbsp coffee, freshly ground
1 tsp honey
3 tbsp olive oil

7. Scar Remover 

As we all know, olive oil contains vitamins and antioxidants that aid in the restoration of skin cells and the fading of scars.
First, massage the oil into the scars, paying special attention to the essential region. To minimize hyperpigmentation, combine the oils with lemon juice to treat reddish areas. With the assistance of this natural lubricant, this evens out darker skin and protects against razor burn and pimples.

8. Cuticle Conditioner

Have you ever wondered how to get your nails to grow faster? Cuticle softener may be made with olive oil. Apply olive oil to your hands after cooking or washing dishes to replace the moisture in your hands!

9. Lip Scrub

You can make your own natural lip exfoliant at home using products you already have on hand. For chapped lips, combine brown sugar and a spoonful of olive oil. Add a dash of lemon juice for exfoliating effects, and you're set.

10. Shaving Cream 

Did you know that olive oil may be used as a shaving cream? Slather a spoonful of olive oil on your legs and begin shaving. When you're finished, make sure to clear off any remaining residue.

 

Take advantage of these 10 olive oil beauty benefits! Both of our olive oils from the Vida Collection may be used in your beauty skincare routine. Let us know which beauty tip you prefer by tagging us on Instagram @yourolivoamigo.