Effects and functions of olive oil

Olive Oil

Scientific name: Olea europea

Raw material plant: olive tree.

Extraction method: Use low-temperature pressing method on the pulp.

Uses: Rheumatism, hair care, cosmetics, skin soothing.

Aroma: The unique fruity smell of the pulp.

Effect on skin

1. Replenish moisture to dry skin and prevent fine lines.

2. Suppresses inflammation and itching, and is also very effective in preventing stretch marks.

3. It has hair care effect and can also be used as a raw material for shampoo.

Precautions for use: Occasionally may cause allergic reactions. It can cause pain if it enters the eyes and requires special care when used for facial massage.

Beauty benefits

Face and body moisturizer

Moisturize: Wash your face with warm water and dry it with a towel, then dip cotton in olive oil and apply it on your face. After 10-15 minutes, apply a hot towel to the face, and finally wipe it gently with a dry towel. In addition, olive oil can also be used to moisturize the body. After taking a bath, add some olive oil to a glass of water, mix it evenly, apply it on the body, and then massage it appropriately to make the skin smoother.

Wrinkle removal

If you want to eliminate fine lines under the eyes, you can use two drops of olive oil and a little aloe vera gel, mix well and apply it to the fine lines. It will be absorbed by the skin quickly and the fine lines will magically disappear. What’s more convenient is that you don’t need to use it. Wash it off and put makeup directly on.

Hair care

First stir an egg yolk and an appropriate amount of olive oil into a paste, apply it on your hair after washing it, wait for 20-30 minutes, and then wash it off, it will make your hair shinier and smoother.

Apply and remove makeup

When applying makeup, add 1-2 drops of olive oil to basic cosmetics, rub it in and apply evenly on the face, and the skin will become bright and vivid. When removing makeup, put two drops of olive oil on a cotton pad to easily remove makeup.

Lip moisturizer

Apply a hot towel to your lips before going to bed, then use a cotton pad dipped in olive oil to apply on your lips. For women who apply a lot of lipstick every day, it can take care of their lips.

Foot protection

Mix sea salt and olive oil in a ratio of 2:1, apply it to your feet, massage thoroughly, and then pat dry with a towel.

Lose weight

As long as you remember to drink two spoons of olive oil on an empty stomach every day before breakfast, you can achieve the ideal weight loss effect.

Remove acne

Olives taste sour, astringent, sweet, warm in nature and non-toxic. Olive pulp contains protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals. The vitamin C content is 10 times that of apples and 5 times that of pears and peaches. It also has a high calcium content and is easily absorbed by the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, soothing the throat and reducing phlegm, producing fluid and quenching thirst, treating pharyngitis and throat discomfort, relieving irritability and sobering up, and resolving thorns and removing phlegm.