Olive oil - an open secret
Today, the cosmetic market is filled with a lot of products which promises big but falls short when it comes to delivering those results. Save yourself from such products which can wreak havoc on your skin and beauty. Instead, invest in natural remedies. Ever wondered, how even at 40, celebrities manage to look great? How royalty of the bygone era looked so beautiful? The answer was a closely guarded secret. Not Anymore. Egyptian queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti not only know about the properties of this wonderful fruit called “Olive Oil” but also used them regularly in their beauty regime and food habits.
Types of Olive Oil
The use of Olive Oil could be many. You can use it separately for massaging or by mixing it with other things such as honey, sandalwood etc to serve your purpose. It can be used as a scrub, as a hair potion or even to sooth sun burnt skin. Olive oil can be categorised into 3 major types
- Extra virgin olive Oil
- Virgin olive Oil
- Pure Olive Oil
Pure Olive oil is not preferred for beauty purposes as it has only slight traces of Vitamin E. Rather one can use it for cooking. You can use both the other types of Olive Oil for face packs or scrubs depending upon your budget.
Uses of olives in our life
- It has many antioxidants.
- It absorbs UV radiation.
- It is very efficient in lowering the metabolism rate of the body cells.
- It helps in repairing cells and thereby prevents cell damage.
- It has a very soothing effect on the body and also has healing properties.
- It is a very rich source of Vitamin E.
- When consumed, it helps in reducing blood pressure.
- It also helps in decreasing the rate of growth of cancerous cells.
- It also lessens the severity of arthritis
- It makes the skin retain its elasticity and keeps it supple.
Olive Oil not only enhances our outer beauty but also helps in maintaining a healthy and glowing skin. A little of it in diet, as in dressing for salads or even plain cooking can take us a long way in terms of health and nutrition.
