Adding Olive Oil in Your Beauty Routine

The olive is produced by pressing whole olives. It is commonly used in cooking, whether for frying or as a salad dressing. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and soaps. So today I will tell you guys some beauty uses of olive oil.

Face:

Fight Wrinkles:

Wanting to firm your skin? Do regular facial massage with olive oil. Take 3 tablespoon of olive oil, warm it either in the microwave for a few seconds. Make sure it is not hot. Then massage your face and neck with fingers by applying soft, circular upward strokes. Do it regularly for 3 to 4 minutes daily to accelerate the skin renewal process and for a glowing, wrinkle-free skin.

Moisturize Skin:

Olive oil is a nutrient-rich moisturizer for your skin. It instantly moisturizes dull and dry skin. Mix 4 to 5 drops of olive oil to your day cream or night cream and apply it on your face. It locks moisture and makes your skin soft, radiant and supple.

Remove Makeup:

Yes, you can remove makeup with Olive oil. Take olive oil and message it on your face gently. It will breakdown all the makeup including waterproof mascara and eye liner. Then wipe off with a damp cotton ball or pad or wash it off. It removes makeup without drying skin or clogging pores.

Long Lashes:

Want thicker and longer lashes in 2 weeks? Daily condition your lashes at night with olive oil. For maximum benefits, apply the oil to your lashes with a clean mascara wand before bedtime and see how they grow stronger, thicker and longer.

Naturally Pink/moisturized Lips:

The best way to keep your lips soft and pink naturally is to daily massage a mix of 1 tsp of olive oil with a 1/2 tsp of honey. Dab a tiny amount of this mixture over your lipstick to add a velvety shine to your lips.

You can exfoliate your lips by adding olive oil in brown sugar. Message gently on your lips and you will left with moisturized lips, ready for Liquid Lipstick.

Body:

Soften cracked Heels:

 In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoon of warm olive oil with 2 tablespoon of glycerine. Wash your feet with lukewarm water, pat it dry and then massage this concoction on your cracked heels. For best results, use this remedy before going to bed and wear socks.

Body Scrub:

Make a mixture of 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey and ½ cup of brown sugar. Exfoliate you body with this mixture and then you will have very soft skin. You can use this mixture on your face too.

Hair:

Promote Hair Growth:

Olive oil can be used as an intense moisturizing treatment for your hair. The antioxidant quality of olive oil promotes a healthy scalp and boost hair growth.

Take about 1/4th cup of extra virgin olive oil and massage scalp for 4 to 5 minutes. Leave the olive oil in your hair for at least two hours then wash your hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner. You can do this every weekend.

Tame Frizzy Hair:

Olive oil can do wonders for frizzy and curly hair. Mix 2 tablespoon of olive oil to a cup of cold water. Pour this solution into a small spray bottle and shake well. Use this Hairspray to add moisture to curls and to keep frizz at bay.

Cure Dandruff:

Olive oil is a fantastic home remedy for dandruff. It nourishes and moisturizes the scalp and gives you a flake-free scalp. Take 5 tablespoon of olive oil mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Massage this mixture gently on the scalp and after 30 minutes wash off with cool water.

Weight Loss:

Want to get rid of excess fat? Olive oil can help you overcome fat problems. Research shows that 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil a day can help with weight loss by fighting hunger pangs and making you feel full longer on fewer calories. Extra virgin olive oil is high in antioxidants that lower the risk of LDL cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and help with weight management.

You can use olive oil as a fresh salad dressing.

Strong Nails:

Olive oil is a perfect remedy to strengthen nails and cuticles.

Warm 1/4th cup of olive oil in a bowl and soak your fingernails for 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can rub warm olive oil on the nails and cuticles before going to bed.

Thanks for reading, I hope it helps. Feel free to share, like and leave your suggestions in the comment. I would love to know.