For many years, olive oil has been regarded as a beauty oil. Olive oil helps in shielding the body against infection and help in the healing of tissues. This is due to the fact that olive oil makes arteries more supple and the skin more lustrous. The body's cells absorb all the fatty acids from the oil and the arteries use the mono saturated fats from the oil to help move liquids through the body and to keep the skin hydrated.

Olive oil for skin and its benefits:

This was how olive oil works when it penetrates the skin. It is highly beneficial for dry skin. Olive oil has many laxative properties. These help in removing toxins from the body. Toxins can cause the skin to become dry and splotchy. This is where olive oil works. It removes the toxins and makes the skin soft and glow.

Olive oil can also slow down the aging process. Although this fact is not confirmed, many dieticians do claim it. It might be because it is rich in many vitamins such vitamins A, C, D and E and it contains B1, B2 and iron. Pregnant women can erase stretch marks my using warm olive oil. This massage helps in removing scars before and after pregnancy. It can also be used in cuts and acne scarring on dried skin.

This massage oil can also treat dry hands, feet and cuticles. Its vitamins give extra strength to nails as well. On a dried scalp, olive oil can be massaged around twice or thrice a week. It can control dandruff and other dry scalp problems. It can be used for hair conditioner as well. All you have to do is that once you are done shampoo-ing your hair, mix olive oil and water together and apply it on your hair properly. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Olive oil has abundance in antioxidants. These antioxidants have the properties of many moisturizers. This is why many products have olive oil in them. It not only moisturizes and softens the skin, but it also brightens it.

Here is a simple way of using olive oil on your dry face. Follow the steps as mentioned below:

1. First wash your face with water thoroughly.
2. Secondly, apply a layer of olive oil moisturizer on your face just before you go to bed.
3. Get up in the morning and rinse your face thoroughly. You will see a glow on your skin.

There are alternatives too. You can create a moisturizing face mask with olive oil, honey and egg. Apply it and leave it on your face for 15 minutes daily. You will begin to see results after a few days of application. These were the various olive oil benefits for the skin and how one can apply olive oil to their bodies.