Olive Oil Benefits - One of the Best Natural Skin Care Oils
Olive oil benefits your skin in so many ways. Full of nourishing vitamins and deeply moisturizing fatty acids, olive oil has been a beauty staple of women for ages.
To really understand one of the most amazing natural skin care oils, let's take a look at where it comes from and what exactly makes it possibly the best moisturizer for dry skin.
Where Does Olive oil Come From?
How is Olive Oil Made?
Olive oil is made from pressing the fruit, instead of from the seed like many other oils. When the fruit is pressed, the oil is extracted and separated from the water and pulp contained in olives.
When buying olive oil to eat or use on your body, it's important to know that all versions are not created equal. It is best to purchase cold pressed extra virgin olive oil to ensure the best quality, taste and medicinal properties. Below is a list of various grades:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This is the highest quality produced by the first pressing of the olives. Extra virgin oil has no acidity, a strong fruity taste and all of its antioxidant properties intact. This top quality oil uses no chemicals in the production process and is less likely to become rancid. Using extra virgin oil allows for the maximum olive oil benefits.
Virgin Olive Oil
This version is classified largely by taste. It is not as highly flavorful as extra virgin and may have a very slight acidity. It is still beneficial, but a slightly lower grade than extra virgin oil.
Refined Olive Oil
Usually made from olives that may have had defects or a high level of acidity, refined olive oil uses a high level of heat, and sometimes chemical additives to purify it and make it fit for consumption. The only problem is that the heat and refinement process kills the beneficial enzymes and antioxidants. It is also almost colorless and has none of the rich flavor of virgin olive oil.
Mixed Refined Olive Oil
This is refined oil that is mixed and diluted with other processed oils. I never recommend using this for consumption or on your body.
Now that you know how to critique olive oil effectively, take a look at all of the wonderful Olive oil benefits
Olive Oil Benefits
Olive Oil Skin Care
The Olive oil benefits are numerous and it is one of the best natural skin are oils. Here are some of the reasons it is a staple in my natural skin care routine.- Contains vitamin E, vitamin K and potent antioxidants
- Olive oil contains chlorophyll, which helps repair and feed skin cells.
- It is deeply moisturizing and after pure shea butter , is probably the best moisturizer for dry skin.
- Olive oil helps sooth irritation caused by eczema and psoriasis
- Feels fabulous after a shower!
Olive Oil as a Hair Moisturizer
Another of the great benefits is that it is fabulous for moisturizing your hair. Some of the ways I personally use it on my hair are:
- Straight from the bottle as a hair oil
- Mixed with conditioner under a heating cap for a fabulous deep conditioning treatment
- As a hot oil treatment alone, or mixed with other hydrating oils
- Mixed with eggs as a protein hair mask
Olive Oil Benefits for Health
Olive oil is truly a multipurpose oil and has so many general health benefits. Here are a few:
- People in Mediterranean regions that use Olive oil as their main oil experience much lower incidence of heart disease and diabetes
- Consumption of Olive oil is reported to calm asthma and other inflammatory diseases
- An increase in bowel function and reduction in colon cancer
- Helps fight high cholesterol and breast cancer
- Helps to minimize free radial damage to cells
- Helps fight gastrointestinal bacteria
Extra virgin Olive oil benefits your skin, hair and overall health. Add some to your beauty regimen and reap the rewards!
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