Natural beauty with Olive oil
It's for good reasons we call it the green gold, and not only as the go-to ingredient in the Mediterranean kitchen. Derived from the ancient olive tree, olive oil has been a part of the beauty rituals of Mediterranean regions for thousands of years. It's a multi-purpose product that hydrates, soothes, and softens.
Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives and is made by crushing olives and separating the oil from the pulp in a centrifuge. The olive tree is among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world - being grown before the written language was invented, and considered a symbol of peace, wisdom, and victory. According to Greek Mythology, Goddess Athena brought the olive to the Greeks as a gift. Athena's gift of the olive, useful for light, heat, food, medicine, and perfume was picked as a peaceful invention. Athena then planted the original olive tree on a rocky hill that we know today as the Acropolis. The olive tree that grows there today is said to have come from the roots of the original tree. Olive oil was also a valuable medicine in the hands of ancient Greek doctors, and Hippocrates mentions 60 different conditions that could be treated with it.
The health benefits of the oil are many, and the most significant is the antioxidant properties. Combined with its natural moisturizing properties, olive oil makes a great natural hair and skin booster. It is also rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which are essential for balanced skin.
Fairly nutritious
Holds beneficial fatty acids, and contains vitamin A, E, and K
Loaded with powerful antioxidants
Holds anti-inflammatory properties
Improves skin and hair
With its antioxidant superpowers and moisturizing benefits, olive oil can work as a component in DIY beauty remedies.
Hair
Olive oil can be a super powerful hair conditioning treatment. People have used it for hair care for thousands of years, claiming it adds shine, body, softness, and resilience. One of the best ways to take advantage of olive oil’s moisturizing capabilities is by using it in a hair mask.
Body
If you’re feeling dry, olive oil got you covered. You can apply olive oil to dry patches of your skin or use it as a moisturizer.
Face
Olive oil can be used as a serum to help moisturize your face and prevent premature aging.
Olive oil comes in one of three types: extra virgin, virgin, and refined. They’re labeled based on how much processing they go through before they’re bottled. True extra virgin olive oil is 100% natural and loaded with antioxidants.
Be sure to purchase certified, good quality olive oil, and test it on a small patch of your skin before use.