OLIVE OIL: AN ALLY OF BEAUTY

Known worldwide for its benefits to health, olive oil has earned a place in our homes as one of the kings of the kitchen. However, thanks to its amazing cosmetic properties, many experts have begun to spread its benefits as an incredible ally of beauty, ideal for skin care, hair and nails. Here are some tips of how we can use it in our daily life:

• As makeup remover: women cannot forget to remove makeup everyday, and one of the most delicate parts are the eyes. Well, olive oil can remove all traces of makeup, especially on this area. Besides being natural, it is less harmful, it adapts to any skin type and keeps skin moisturized. You only need to add a small amount on a cotton ball and apply it on your face to remove makeup.

• To control frizz: this is one of the greatest enemies of our hair, and it can appear for numerous reasons, including lack of moisture. Olive oil is a great treatment for it, because besides naturally treating the hair, according to many studies, its moisturizing properties can penetrate the cortex or the innermost layer of the hair. In this case, the recommendation is to apply a few drops on wet hair; but we can also apply it 20 minutes before washing it, and then proceed to wash it as usual. In both cases, repeating the treatment twice a week will bring excellent results.

• To care for nails and cuticles: Because of its high content of oleic acid and polyphenols, olive oil is ideal for nails and cuticles. It works as a moisturizer, softening, nourishing, and strengthening nails and cuticles. To make the most of these properties, you can rub some olive oil on this area or soak your fingertips in olive oil once a week.

• To moisturize the skin: more than any other oil, olive oil has a similar chemical structure to the oils of our skin, which makes it our perfect ally. It acts as a moisturizer and helps regenerate tissues and keep the skin smooth and soft. It is particularly suitable for elbows and knees, and dry skin in general. Try mixing equal amounts of water and olive oil; then massaging the skin. Remove it with warm water.

 While many factors influence on beauty, perhaps one of the most important is how we care for it, therefore, what we use or stop using will have an impact on it. Now you have a new ally when looking after yourself. Include it on your daily routine and enjoy its benefits. The final recommendation is to use extra virgin olive oil, because it contains more fats, vitamins and natural minerals.