✴︎ Beauty Benefits of Olive Oil ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎

Ah! I haven't posted in ages!
I've just started a new year at school, and I'm getting more and more homework each day! On top of that I've got music lessons and D of E skill, sport and service.
I won't be posting very often from now on, but still keep posted!




I've seen a lot of beauty videos of people using olive oil in their skincare routine. I wanted to find out more way of how olive oil can be used more than food. I scrolled through the internet to try and find some benefits of olive oil. I found so many information and recipes, that I would like to share them with you all!


First, let's start with the basics : What does olive oil actually do to your skin?

Olive oil is very rich in vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids. Its also convenient for a sensitive skin. Olive oil is a powerful ingredient of anti-aging skin care products; rich in antioxidants, it prevents skin ageing, the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, it also nourishes and rejuvenates and protects the skin.



Rich in vitamin E and A, olive oil helps prolong youth, hydrates the skin, maintains its elasticity and softness. Also, olive oil helps skin cells to regenerate. The list of olive oil benefits can go on and on, but let's talk about the practical things :  How can you use olive oil for beauty?


1) Olive oil bath

To prepare the olive oil bath, just add 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into your bath and you are done! (You can add more if you like). This simple beauty secret can make your skin soft and very smooth.

 Here is another variation the olive oil beauty bath: massage your body with the extra virgin olive oil before hopping into your bath, after you finish taking your bath, pat your skin dry and wipe away the excess oil; you won't recognise your skin!







2) Olive oil makeup remover

Olive oil gently removes makeup and nourishes the skin at the sometime. Apply a little bit of live oil on a cotton pad and gently wipe away all the makeup from your face. If yo have heavy makeup on , then remove it by massaging olive oil on your face first, then wipe it off with a washcloth with warm water. Repeat a couple of times if necessary and remember to be gentle. Rine your face with warm water, then splash with cold water; cold water will help stimulate the blood circulation and close pores.


3) How to strengthen nails with olive oil?

A warm olive oil bath for nails is an excellent way to strengthen them. It only takes 5 or 10 minutes. Just soak your nails in slightly warmed up olive oil (it shouldn't be too hot, just a room temperature). Do this treatment once or twice a week and enjoy strong, shiny and healthy nails!








4) Olive oil eye cream

This will nourish the tender skin around your eyes and soften fine lines. Gently dab some olive oil under your eyes before bed or in the morning. Keep your olive oil eye cream in the fridge and enjoy a refreshing, vitamin filled beauty treatment.







5) Olive oil homemade face masks

Mix one egg yolk with a tablespoon of olive oil (you can also add a teaspoon of lemon juice, if you want to whiten and brighten your skin, as lemon juice is rich in antioxidants and especially vitamin C). Apply this mixture to your clean face for 5-10 minutes; rinse with warm, then cold water.


This face mask can be used for normal or dry skin types, it will nourish and soften your skin, adding wonderful glow.

Here is a cleansing and refreshing olive oil face mask for normal skin type :
Mix a tablespoon of white cosmetic clay with one tablespoon of olive oil. Apply it to your face for about 10 minutes; rinse with warm water.


6) Olive oil for hair

Olive oil hair treatment is quick and easy to make; it will take you only 15 minutes to do. Mix one egg yolk with two tablespoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Keep this mask on our hair for about 15 minutes, then shampoo and condition. Your hair will become shinier and softer.



Here is another simple olive oil hair treatment :
Apply slightly warmed up olive oil to your hair, let it sit for about an hour, then shampoo and condition, as usual. This hair treatment will make your hair healthier and add shine.


7) Don't forget to add olive oil in your salads!

Olive oil will improve your skin, hair and nails, and will nourish your body from within. Remember, beauty starts from within!