Olive Oil: For Your Skin and Hair
Damaged cuticles? Dandruff? Olive oil is the one-stop solution for your hair and beauty woes.
We all know olive oil in pastas and salads not only adds on the taste but also promotes good health. But is it equally beneficial when applied on the skin and hair? According to experts- yes, it is.
For Your Skin:
The oil is light and nourishes your skin. It is said to undo the damage done to your skin caused by alkaline soaps, chlorinated water and even chemical pollutants. It contains antioxidants which protect your skin from degeneration caused by exposure to the sun.
Try out for yourself and see it works. Massage olive oil on hardened skin areas like the cuticles (skin around the nails) and the skin of elbows and knees. But for it to work, the oil has to be pure; that means it should be labeled ‘extra virgin. Just rub a bit of it on dry skin or chapped lips and see the immediate results.
For Your Hair:
The oil also nourishes your hair. It is especially useful for oily hair with dandruff. Follow a weekly ritual of applying olive oil in the hair for 30 minutes and wrapping it with a warm towel before shampoo. Your split ends will be repaired and your hair will look shinier than ever before. Since it is light, olive oil is great for treating extremely dry, damaged and fizzy hair. Just put a drop of olive oil on your palm, rub your palms together and then smooth the palms over your mane to get rid of fizzy ends. It’s really that simple and useful.
Also, you can try coconut milk for hair.
Truthfully, olive oil is another main ingredient in several beauty products.
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alc | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Great write! Thanks for the information!
LOVELYHONEY | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
plenty of olives i see around here should i send a bag?
diamondpoet | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the info, good write.
Darla Cooke | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Very informative article. Thanks for sharing.
Uma Shankari | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
I like to use olive oil for everything.
lillyrose | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
brilliant, I love to eat olive and use oil in cooking, now you have converted to to using as a skin and hair product as well.
Frances Lawrence | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
I wouldn’t use it on my skin or hair but warmed olive oil is good for softening ear wax.
Christine Ramsay | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
I have tried these before now. Olive oil really works. A good piece.
Christine
Olivia Van Logum | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Really interesting article – I use olive oil all the time when I’m cooking, but I’m going to give it a try for my hair! Thanks for sharing!
Goodselfme | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Olive oil is a great product.TX for sharing your wisdom.
Tanya Wallace | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Brilliant write Sourav! I use olive oil quite frequently.I have normal hair,no dandruff but it does give your hair a wonderful shine. Also I use it on my sons skin as he has eczema.I also add a couple of drops to my bath.Can you tell I love olive oil?lol Very enjoyable read with some terrific advice!
Atanacio | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Your healthmad is so informative even if it doesn’t apply to me it’s still a wealth of information
CHAN LEE PENG | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article again, thanks.
monica55 | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
I’m like Uma: I love olive oil. Thanks for sharing.
Monica.
Petalm | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
I have friends who use it on their hair, but I will try it on my skin.
crucisis | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
good article.
chitragopi | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
I have experienced the goodness of olive oil. Good article
Teves | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for sharing this…
Hazel Crowther | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for the information, a good article.
PhoenixRox | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article! Nice pix too. Olive oil has helped me get back the natural shine in my hair, after a bad hair color experiment..lol
If you find the time, please read my article on Japanese Water Therapy :
http://healthmad.com/alternative/japanese-water-therapy-embrace-it-and-live-a-better-life/
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Themax | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Great work with nice pic excellent!!
Puja | Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Great information!
PhoenixRox | Dec 6, 2009 | Reply
I came back for a peek
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Karen | Dec 6, 2009 | Reply
My lips are so chapped so I can’t wait to try this!
trios2009 | Dec 22, 2009 | Reply
I have to go to the store and buy some olive oil