Ancient Greeks have used olive oil as far back as 5000 B.C! They thought of it as liquid gold, and used it everywhere! Olympic athletes would even rub it on their skin for its supposed magical properties. It was only recently that it has become a staple in the cooking industry.
Olive oil is the most digestible fat that nature has given us...I mean you wouldnt want to put bacon fat in your hair right?? It also contains high amounts of Vitamin E, it slows the aging process and it is good for your liver, and pancreas...come on! This stuff is fabulous.
So what the heckles can we do with this stuff???
Well......
1. makeup remover
It is soo good for your skin, especially the thin sensitive area around the eyes. I will take a small cotton ball lightly saturated with olive oil and gently apply it to where you have makeup, then i will go over with a plain old cotton ball and all that makeup comes off!
Because it is not a manufactured makeup remover, it is not going to hurt your eyes, it is perfect for all types of skin, AND it is not tested on cute little bunnies.
I will usually leave some of the oil on my face so my skin can absorb what it needs. :D
2. Warm oil treatment for super dry hair:
Warm one cup olive oil in a microwave safe dish and let it rest (it has a high burn point so it will not smoke up in your microwave) I will have a buddy pour it over my hair to saturate it completly, and clip your hair into a bun. Wait 15 minutes and rinse with warm water until almost all the oil is rinsed out,
I will usually do this the night before I shampoo, this way your hair has a few hours to absorb any remaining oil. Your hair will thank you
3. Body Scrub:
I <3 anything I can make in my kitchen. And this is a simple recipe for a great scrub you will want to use over and over----Makes a great gift!
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Sea Salt---Or kosher salt (you will want a very thick grain salt for the scrubbi-ness)
3 drops of the essential oil of your choice ( I like sweet orange, or lavender)
wide mason jar and lid
Put the salt in your jar and the oil on top, add the essential oil of your choice. I will use this after a hot shower or bath, while your skin is still warm, but not damp. Scrub over legs arms and stomach to loosen dead skin cells and moisturize your skin :D
This is so much better than mineral oil or baby oil (which contains mineral oil) and although I am quilty of using both of these, Olive oil is a much better alternative, as it is not a petroleum product (which is a no no!) but it will still moisturize your skin
4. Shaving
If you are out of shaving cream and don't want to use a drying bar of soap...coat the skin you are shaving with the oil, and go for it!
Remember to apply after shaving for a soothing moisturizer
Oliveyou all!
Mina
