The olive oil has countless benefits. Since ancient times, Roman women used olive oil as the secret of their beauty care. Olive oil is a magical ingredient that can maintain skin elasticity and skin rejuvenation. Especially for dry skin, you must have olive oil. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and abundant vitamin E. Apart from being drunk to improve immunity and heart health, olive oil can be used as a topical oil for beauty treatments. You can use it on your face, body, dry elbows / feet, nails, scrub mixes, and even hair. Here are some of the benefits or uses of olive oil.
1. Soften and smooth hair.
Olive oil is believed to smooth and soften your dull hair. How to use it is easy. Warm olive oil in a low heat. Apply olive oil on the scalp and massage gently. Cover your hair with a towel or shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes. After that, rinse your hair and wash it with shampoo. You don't need to use conditioner anymore, because your hair is soft, shiny, and healthy. The second way is to apply olive oil from the base of the hair to the ends. You can mix olive oil with other ingredients such as hazelnut, honey, cinnamon, egg white, or crushed avocado. Leave it for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. As a result of using it, you can see the results, your hair will look thicker, black, and shiny.
2. Maintain youthful facial skin.
As you age, collagen production decreases. Black spots begin to appear and the skin will reduce its firmness and become drier. This is of course a problem that women are afraid of. The cause of skin aging and collagen tissue damage is not only due to age, but the use of cosmetics with harsh chemicals and often changes without being balanced by the skin's nutritional needs. You can use olive oil as a treatment. Clean your face first, apply olive oil all over your face. Give a light massage on the face. Let stand for 15 minutes so that the olive oil can soak into your skin, then rinse with warm water.
3. Eliminate cellulite.
Cellulite is a thick, raised tissue on the skin. Generally experienced by women regardless of age limit. Cellulite usually looks like an orange peel visible on the thighs and buttocks. Cellulite is caused by connective tissue pressed by fat, causing fat to appear under the skin. An effective way to get rid of cellulite is to use a concoction of olive oil mixed with coffee grounds. You need to know, even in expensive cellulite creams, it is always contained in coffee beans which are rich in caffeine. Provide warm coffee grounds that have been mixed with olive oil. Rub the coffee grounds on the area with skin. Do the massage in the direction from the bottom up, towards the heart. Let stand for 10 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. Cellulite can actually be prevented by adjusting a balanced diet. You also don't forget to exercise.
4. Care for dry foot skin.
Dry and cracked heels, usually the result of sweat and friction with your shoes. Walking too long to get tired, causing damage to the skin of the feet, especially the heels. So that the skin of the feet will be eroded by the salt produced by the body. The cold weather and the air-conditioned room also made the feet worse. One way to overcome this is with a concoction of olive oil. Clean the heel of the foot and surroundings. Dry with a towel. Apply olive oil with a gentle massage. Let stand for 15 minutes and rinse with water. The second way is to provide warm water in a basin container. Pour a few drops of olive oil into the bowl filled with warm water. Soak the cleaned feet first in the olive oil solution. Soak the feet for 15 minutes and clean with a towel. The third way is to prepare 2 cucumbers, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into a bowl and heat until warm. Apply this mixture to the dry skin of the feet, let stand for 15-20 minutes and rinse with water, dry with a towel.
5. Caring for beautiful nails.
Beautiful, strong, and beautiful nails are a dream for women. Manicured nails will increase self-confidence for those who have them. Especially if you work in a field that deals with people. You certainly want beautiful nails on your fingers. But what is worrying is, you always ignore these nails for treatment. Even though with practical ingredients that you can find at home you can do it. If you don't have time for manicures and pedicures, you can do your nail care at home, of course, with cheap and practical materials. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it feels warm. Squeeze the lemon juice and mix well. Apply this mixture on your fingernails and fingers until evenly distributed. Lightly massage your nails and fingers. Do it 2 times a week and at bedtime until your nails look healthy and beautiful.
6. Caring for heart health and beauty in the body.
By drinking 1 tablespoon of olive oil before meals, you can be free from heart disease and bad cholesterol. In addition, you can treat beauty from within the body with vitamin E intake, namely by drinking 1 tablespoon of olive oil every day regularly. By drinking it regularly, your facial skin will be clean, supple, soft, radiant, and of course free from dullness and looks healthy and youthful. Not only facial skin, your body skin and hair will look better than usual. Especially if you drink it regularly 2 times a day every morning and night before eating. Especially if this is balanced with a good diet. Consume lots of fruits and vegetables to support the health of your body and reduce foods that contain lots of fat and sugar. In addition, regular exercise can improve the quality of health and firmness of the skin on your face and body, so that you look much younger. It's a natural and safe way to stay healthy.
You don't need a lot of time to do this treatment. You can do this treatment at any leisure time, during breaks, holidays, or at night. Hopefully these tips are useful for you and start storing olive oil in your home as a source of beauty and health. Good luck !
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