Olive is an evergreen tree in the Mediterranean region. The tree grows to 9 metres tall and takes 15 years to bear fruit.
The oil has a heavy texture and can vary in color from a pale golden yellow to dark green. The purest form is from the "extra virgin" and it is lightest in color.
Olive oil has many antioxidant properties. Olive oil absorbs UV radiation and is very efficient in lowering metabolism rate of the body cells. Thus assisting in repairing cells and in preventing cell damage. Olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types.
Olive oil is a fantastic source of vitamin E. Consuming olives or olive oil has been associated with such health benefits as reducing blood pressure, decreasing growth of some cancers,
Lessening the severity of asthma and arthritis and may actually help maintain a lower weight. Using olive oil externally on your body can also have benefits. Olive oil is now found in many skin care products. The vitamin E found in the olive oil is the key ingredient. Here is how 1 bottle of olive oil can meet your skin care needs.
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Hair: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to your hair conditioner. Shake well before each use. Use conditioner as usual. Olive oil will provide not only a beautiful shine, but also manageability.
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Eyes: Nightly, place a small amount of oil on your finger tips. Gently dab on the corner of your eyes, your eye lids and under your eyes. Use caution not to get in your eyes. You can also do this to your eye brows after tweezing or waxing to provide moisture and soothing relief.
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Lips: daily, place a small amount of oil on your finger tips. Rub across your lips to provide moisture and shine.
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Hands and Nails: Use nightly, take small amount and rub into nails and cuticles. This will give a beautiful shine to your nails and keep nail beds and cuticles soft. Make a sugar scrub (see recipe link below). Use sugar scrub on hands nightly to keep hands hydrated and soft.
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Feet: Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a warm footbath. Soak for 10 minutes. A pat dry. You can also use sugar scrub on your feet, daily.
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Full body: Use sugar scrub daily in shower for continued soft and hydrated skin, You can also use olive oil in a massage.