Olive oil contains several important nutrients that enhance it’s beauty benefits. It offers antioxidants, enhances exfoliation, and doesn’t clog the pores on your skin. This beauty booster causes no harms or side effects.
It is one of the age-old remedies that has been used in hair-care products, facial cleansing products, body washes, lip-care products, lotions, soaps, and others. Here are some uses of olive oil for skin that you need to know.
Method 1: Dark Circles Eraser
Dark circles are caused by a variety of factors including sleep deprivation, sun exposure, vitamin deficiency, and stress, among others. The good news is that these are not permanent. One of the easiest and most effective remedies for getting rid of dark circles is olive oil. Vitamin E in olive oil helps in repairing and healing damaged skin. It also contains polyphenols and phytosterols that help in brightening the skin. Olive oil is a safe way to tone and repair the skin around your eyes. It is recommended that you use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for treating dark circles under your eyes.
Single-Step Method: Gently apply the olive oil around your eyes
• Clean your skin to make sure your face is makeup-free or grime-free.
• Using your finger, dab the olive oil around your eyes gently.
• Keep massaging in gentle circular motions till your skin absorbs the oil completely.
Using this remedy every day before going to bed will help you get rid of those stubborn dark circles in no time.
Method 2: DIY Makeup Remover
Tired of abrasive makeup removers that leave your skin rough and dry? The remedy is just what you need! This DIY makeup remover is very effective in removing eye makeup and has no adverse effects on your skin.
Things you’ll need:
• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
• Witch hazel – 1/2 tablespoon
• Water – 1 cup
• Paper towels – 8 to 10 sheets (cut in half)
• Lavender essential oil (optional) – 5 drops
Step 1. Mix the ingredients together
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a cup of water.
• Put in 1/2 tablespoon witch hazel.
• Add a few drops of lavender oil to the mix.
• Mix all the ingredients properly.
Step 2. Pour this solution over the paper towels
• old the paper towels (that are already cut into half) into smaller sizes. Place them in a container.
• Pour this solution into the container with paper towels.
• Lid the container and let the paper towels soak in the mixture.
• In case there is excess liquid, add more paper towels.
• Use these paper towels for removing makeup.
These DIY makeup remover wipes will stay good for up to a month.
Method 3: Cracked Heel Soother
Although it is a very common and easily treatable problem, cracked heels may cause a lot of trouble in severe cases. It may also lead to other symptoms such as itching, redness, peeling skin, and inflammation.
This scrub is a workable remedy for getting rid of cracked heels. Granular sugar is an exfoliant that’ll help remove the dead skin from your heels while the antibacterial properties of green tea will aid the healing process. Green tea is rich in antioxidants and is great for your skin.
All this, combined with the rich moisturizing properties of olive oil, will heal and protect your heels.
Things you’ll need:
• Granulated sugar – ¼ cup
• Tea tree essential oil – 4 to 5 drops
• Green tea bags – 2
• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Single-Step Method: Mix all the ingredients to make the scrub
• Open tea bags and add the contents to a bowl of sugar. Mix well.
• Add essential oil and olive oil and mix again.
• Use this scrub to gently exfoliate your dead skin cells from your feet.
• You may store and use this olive oil foot scrub for about 3 weeks. Keep it in a cool, dark place.
• Another way to use olive oil for soothing cracked heels is by gently massaging your feet with it for at least 10 minutes. Wear a pair of socks and leave the olive oil on for an hour before washing it off.
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