Olive oil is a fat or oil obtained from the grinding of olive tree fruit. Oil derived from traditional plants in the Mediterranean region contains fat, vitamin E, vitamin K, and very little iron.
For facial skin
If you run out of makeup cleansers and in the kitchen there is olive oil, just use the oil to remove the makeup remnants in the face. Many cosmic brands are now making product oils (oil cleaning) to "wash the face". Cleansing oil is made from natural oils, one of which is olive oil.
Cleansing oil from olive oil can be used to remove makeup easily. According to dermatologist, cleansing oil tends to be free of harmful paraben chemicals, because it is made from natural ingredients and does not remove natural oils on the face. However, be careful if you still wear contact lenses when using cleansing oil, can-can this facial cleansing precipitates in contact lenses.
The benefits of olive oil for the face can also be applied as a mask or facial. Way, just apply extra virgin olive oil (pure) to the face. Or
can also mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, one teaspoon of olive oil, and one teaspoon of honey. Then, apply the mixture on face and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry the face by patting with a clean towel.
For body skin
Overcoming dry skin and moisturize the skin is also suspected to be one of two benefits of olive oil for the face. Olive oil is similar to a natural oil produced by the skin, so it is easily absorbed well into the skin. Olive oil usually does not cause allergies, but it is advisable not to apply to acne prone skin. And according to one study, olive oil can even help protect the body from skin cancer.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances present in olive oil are thought to make the skin smooth and more radiant. Besides smeared on the skin, eating olive oil can also give you useful antioxidant benefits to strip free radicals and reduce inflammation that affects skin wrinkles and tightness.
The benefits of olive oil for the face and skin of the body may also be applied to treat eczema (red and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin redness and peeling), and fungal infections (ringworm or ringworm, fungus in body folding, and fatigue). However, further research and evidence is needed to support these statements.