Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin
Olive oil is great for most skin types, especially if you have dry skin. It is not only great to eat, but it’s also an ingredient found in several beauty products, including mascara, lotions, and shampoos. These are just are just some of the benefits:
- 3 major antioxidants: vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, which help protect the skin from premature skin aging
- Helps restore skin smoothness
- Protects against ultraviolet rays
- Prevents free radical damage to the skin
- Penetrates deeply into the skin
- Removes excess oil
- Good as an exfoliating agent
Oil Cleansing Method
Cleansing your face with olive oil is very easy. All you need is a soft washcloth, oil, and hot running water. Simply pour oil onto the palm of your hand and smooth it all over your face, gently massaging your skin. Let the oil sit for a couple of minutes to give it enough time to work on dissolving the impurities in your skin.
Once you’re ready to remove the oil from your face, run the washcloth under the hot water and place the washcloth over your face. Leave it there until it cools then wipe your face gently and repeat until your skin feels clean and moisturized. This deep cleansing method should be done regularly, but not too frequently. You can benefit from this cleansing method if you do it a couple of times a week.
