Olive Oil In 5 Beauty Treatments
We already know the uses of olive oil in cooking and natural medicine. It is, in fact, one of the most recommended foods in any healthy diet. However, its usefulness in natural cosmetics is less known: it is an ingredient that could replace many commonly used skin care products.
Moreover, with its remarkable contribution of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E and essential amino acids, olive oil hydrates cells and helps regenerate tissues damaged by environmental agents.
It also inhibits the negative effects of free radicals and prevents the premature appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and other common imperfections.
One of its best features is versatility: we can therefore combine it with other natural ingredients to create beauty treatments tailored for us.
Today we share with you 5 interesting treatments, designed to make the most of its wonderful properties. Take note!
1. Treatment based on olive oil and almond oil
By mixing the essential fatty acids of extra virgin olive oil with vitamins and the mineral salts of almond oil, we obtain a moisturizing and regenerating mask, especially ideal for skin with a tendency to dry out a lot.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (32 g)
- 1 tablespoon of almond oil (15 g)
Preparation
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a bowl and mix it with a tablespoon of almond oil.
Application
- First, take a small amount of product and apply it on the face, neck and décolleté.
- Therefore, let it be absorbed by the skin, without rinsing. Finally, repeat the treatment every night before going to bed.
- You can use it, if you want, even as a makeup remover.
2. Olive oil and aloe vera treatment
The olive oil and aloe treatment is a pack that moisturizes and revitalizes the skin, especially useful in case of sunburn, allergies and other skin problems.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g)
- 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (30 g)
Preparation
- Mix the two ingredients in a bowl until you get a creamy and homogeneous batter.
Applying an olive oil mask
- First, rinse the skin with cold water, then apply the treatment with a light massage.
- At this point, let it act for 40 minutes, then remove the excess with a damp cloth.
- Repeat 2 or 3 times a week.
3. Treatment with olive oil and sugar
Although this oil is not the most recommended ingredient for oily skin, by mixing it with a little raw sugar, we obtain an exfoliant suitable for all skin types.
In fact, the grainy texture of this cream is ideal for eliminating excess sebum, dead cells and other impurities that clog pores.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (10 g)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)
Preparation
- Pour the sugar into a bowl and mix it with a spoonful of oil.
Application
- First, spread this cream on the areas you want to exfoliate and massage with gentle circular movements.
- Then let it act for 15 minutes. Finally rinse.
- Repeat the treatment twice a week.
4. Treatment with olive oil and banana
The olive oil and banana moisturizing mask helps regenerate dry, dull or sun-damaged skin and pollution.
Its essential nutrients revitalize the tissues and help counter the appearance of fine wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.
Ingredients
- ½ ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)
Preparation
- Mash half a ripe banana, then add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Application
- First, spread the mask on your face and leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Then, rinse and repeat the application 3 times a week.
5. Olive oil and strawberry treatment
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, this mask helps protect the skin from UV rays, toxins and pollution.
Applied to the skin, it removes dead cells, tones tissues, prevents flaccidity and the appearance of premature wrinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of oil (16 g)
- 3 ripe strawberries
Preparation
- Blend or mash the strawberries well and, after having reduced them to a cream, mix them with the oil.
Applying an olive oil mask
- First, spread the mask on your face, neck and décolleté and let it act for 40 minutes.
- Finally, rinse with cold water. Use it twice a week.
Have you already included this type of oil in your beauty routine? If you haven’t tried it yet, prepare one of these treatments, you will discover how effective they are to keep skin healthy, soft and protected.
