Oil cleansing methods - Olive oil cleansing recipes

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Olive oil cleansing method (OCM) is a procedure to clean face with oils. In olive oil cleansing method, usually a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and castor oil are used.

However, depending upon the type of skin and the need, the proportions of these ingredients may be varied and other ingredients may also be included in the recipe. When used by persons with touch sensitive skin, these homemade skin treatments, must be tested on a smaller area of skin to exclude acute urticaria.

Routine of olive cleansing method

• In this cleansing method the mixture of recipe ingredients is rubbed into the facial skin for a few minutes by massaging, slowly, firmly and in circular motion, with palms or finger tips.
• During this method routine focusing on the problematic areas of the facial skin can remove the blackheads and whiteheads.
• Then a steaming damp cloth is draped and rubbed for sometime.
• When the cloth cools, it is washed in hot water to remove gunk like dirt and skin debris sticking on to it.
• If felt necessary the steaming cloth is again rubbed on the face to remove remnants of dirt and dead skin cells.
• A cooled wash cloth is then draped and rubbed to wipe off excess oil.
• If the skin appears too dry after this cleansing method, one or two drops of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is applied to moisturize the facial skin.
• It is better to do the routine before going to bed as it will remove makeup and day long accumulation of dust and dirt.

There are individual variation to this method and also in the use of ingredients in recipes.

The science behind oil cleansing method

• EVOO is rich in antioxidants which help in skin cell health, repair and moisturization.
• Having low molecular mass, castor oil (CO) in the recipe penetrates deep into the skin, penetrating stratum corneum.
• Ricinoleic acid is the main component of CO having anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Traditionally both of these recipe ingredients are used for skin disorders, burns, sunburns, cuts, and abrasions.
• Our skin normally produces natural skin oil (sebum) to lubricate it and keep it healthy.
• Sometimes sebum is produced in excess due to factors like hormones and malnutrition.
• The use of chemical agents to strip the skin of its excess sebum induces the skin to produce more sebum, starting a vicious cycle.
• As oil dissolves sebum, on application and rubbing, this recipe dissolves the hardened sebum and loosens the buildup of dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria.
• Draping with hot wet wash cloth opens up the pores and rubbing with the cloth drains the pores and removes the dirt and skin debris.
• The recipe mixture penetrate deep, helping in collagen production, elimination of bacteria, desquamation, cleansing and skin moisturization.
• Finally, this method makes the skin moisturized, beautiful, clear, and glowing.
• The general proportions of ingredients used in this olive cleansing method for different skin types is given below. You can experiment by adding other oils like jojoba, flax-seed or sunflower in the recipe to find out a cocktail which is right for you. Totally avoid using chemicals in this skin care method. Use clean water and clean wash cloth. Take care not to scald your skin by using scalding hot wash cloth.

Recipe 1: Olive oil cleansing for normal skin.

Ingredients in recipe:
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 80%
Castor oil (CO) 20%

Recipe 2: Olive cleansing for oily skin.

Ingredients in recipe:
EVOO 70%
CO 30%
If you still feel your face greasy, you can apply diluted lime juice on the face and rinse.

Recipe 3: Olive cleansing for dry skin

Ingredients in the recipe:
EVOO 90%
CO 10%
After this cleansing method, dab a few drops of olive oil on the face to moisturize.

For some individuals olive oil cleansing method may throw up problems like aggravated acne, cysts and inflammation as Castor oil may be allergic. If you encounter any skin health problem when doing this method, stop it pronto and consult a dermatologist.

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Skin care - Olive oil for skin health

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Olive oil for skin gives health benefits as moisturizer, natural cleanser, wrinkle remover, anti-aging antioxidant and repairer of damages.

The use of olive oil for skin health is a known 'secret' for thousands of years. Ancient residents of the Mediterranean regions like Egyptians, Romans and Greek were using it as a food and as well as a topical nourishment.

Consuming olive oil for skin health

• Skin is the largest and most exposed organ of our body and its health gets affected both from within and from outside.
• Free-radicals are being produced continuously in our body due to our activities and from the food and other products we take.
• These free radicals apart from affecting our other organs, affect our skin health, causing its ageing, wrinkles and diseases.
• Antioxidants are present in various food items and act in our body as neutraliser of the free-radicals, protecting our body from their harmful effects.
• Extra virgin olive oil is found to contain high amounts of antioxidants and including it in our diet regularly, protects our health from premature aging and wrinkle formation.

Applying olive oil for skin health

Our skin is continuously damaged by the weather elements, pollution and chemicals from outside.

Exposure to these elements causes damages to skin like dryness, wrinkles and premature aging.

Olive fruits in olive oil

Application of olive oil on our skin gives a number of benefits

• It gives smoothness and promotes fairness, radiance, health and glow to the complexion.
• Olive oil is well-absorbed and there is no greasy residue.
• It is a good cleanser and removes excess sebum and debris on the epidermis.
• It is useful as exfoliating mask and cleansing scrub.
• It is a good moisturizer, having no harmful chemicals and it locks-in the moisture.
• It prevents drying, chaffing and peeling.
• It maintains and improves the elasticity.
• It neutralises the oxidation effects from within and from outside environmental elements.
• Olive oil is very useful in treating sun burns and sun poisoning.
• It is effective in the treatment of skin health problems like acne, eczema and psoriasis.
• It prevents dryness, wrinkle formation, stretch marks and delays ageing of the skin.
• It reduces the brittleness of the nails and adds to their health, strength and pliability.
• Olive oil is an excellent hair conditioner, improves hair health and gives growth, shine and gloss to hair.

Health studies have shown about the preventive effects of application of this oil on the formation of basal cell carcinoma on radiation.

In persons affected by tinea versicolor infection its suitability is to be assessed as the fungus is lipophilic and grows well in sebum.

It is better to be avoided by tinea versicolor infection affected persons.

Olive oil being non-allergic is suitable for all types of applications for skin health.

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The wonder super food olive oil for skin care - beauty tips

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Olive oil has immense uses for skin care and its health.

The benefits of olive oil for skin can be fully reaped by eating it and also applying it.

Jeanne Calment, a French lady with the longest documented life span of 122 years and 164 days was believed to have attributed her youthful appearance and her longevity to the wonders of the super food olive oil.
Jeanne Calment said that she used to pour virgin olive oil on her food and to rub it into her skin and care for it.
The secret of the beauty of the women of the Mediterranean region is their reliance on this super food as one of the essential food items and their application of olive oil to skin to moisturise it.
The use of this extract enhance the glow of the skin. They applied the extra virgin olive oil on the body to remove stretch marks.
Olive oil is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and soaps and as a fuel for traditional lamps from time unknown.

The most traditional way of making this is by grinding olive fruits.

Green olive fruits produce bitter product, and overripe fruits produce rancid extract, so care is taken to make sure that the fruits are perfectly ripened.

The use of olive extract in food has tremendous positive effect on the skin care.

This contains a group of related natural products like polyphenols with potent antioxidant properties which reduce the risk of cancer.

Another use of it in food is the improvement of blood circulation due to its vasodilatory properties.

It is believed that consumption of this oil by pregnant women helps in the birth of healthy baby.

It contains high proportions of monounsaturated fats and evidence from epidemiological studies suggests that a higher proportion of monounsaturated fats in the diet is linked with a reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in cosmetic preparations like soaps, hand lotions, lip balm, bath applications, shampoo, massage applications, soak for nails, dandruff treatment, etc.

Use of extra virgin olive oil for skin care, because of its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, reduces the photo aging (dermatoheliosis) by reducing the oxidative damage by Ultra violet rays in the sunlight.

Olive oil cleansing method (OCM) for skin

This is a method to clean our face using a mix of extra virgin olive oil and Castoroil.

Sometimes coconut oil or sunflower oil are used for blending. Usually equal proportions of Castoroil and olive extract are used.

For greasy skin the proportion of olive extract is reduced. This mix is rubbed gently on to epidermis for two to three minutes.

Then a fairly warm and wet wash towel is dabbed over the face till it cools.

Then a towel is used to wipe off the excess of this mix. Then use one or two drops of olive oil for moisturising the skin.

In this olive extract OCM for skin care, many beneficial effects like reduction in acne and black heads, softening of the epidermis, removal of the dead debris and the improvement in fairness and tone are achieved.

The science behind this olive oil OCM is that by the use of soap, skin sebum gets removed and to compensate the body produces more of it in normal cases.

The excess production of skin sebum leading to greasy epidermis is due to hormones and intake of excess calories in all its forms like fried foods, ice creams, use of excess fat in food preparations etc..

By OCM the natural body lipids remain and with the enhanced effect of olive oil the skin gets nourished and moisturised.

Olive oil is preferred for removing mascara. It makes the skin around the eye healthy and reduces the dark circles.

Acne vulgaris on the forehead of an adolescent boy

Application on the skin around the eyes reduces dark circles

Homely tips for skin care with olive oil

Olive oil in hair and scalp skin care:

Apply olive extract on the head and massage and rub it into hair and scalp for ten minutes. Olive oil reduces the seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and discourages lice.
The massage with it improves the circulation care the scalp and stimulates the hair follicles.
Olive oil massage of scalp reduces hair fall, controls dry hair and split ends and functions as leave-in conditioner giving gloss to hair.

Olive oil for facial skin:

A moisturizing facial mask can be prepared with olive oil, honey, a teaspoon of lemon juice and an egg yolk. Blend them well and apply the cream to face and leave it for about 15 to 30 minutes.
Then rinse well with fairly warm water. Dab your face with clean towel and immediately apply two to three drops of it on the face to lock in the moisture.
 A paste of lemon juice and olive oil can be applied on facial skin and left overnight and the mild antibiotic properties of both lemon juice and olive oil will gradually clear up the acne.

Olive oil as skin shaving oil:

The use of shaving product is gaining popularity mainly due to lack of potentially harmful chemicals, better gliding properties and excellent moisturising effects.
 This can be prepared at home by adding equal quantities of olive extract and castoroil and blending them. For fragrance one or two drops of an essentialoils can be added.
 Because of better gliding properties less cuts and nicks are experienced. Due to moisturising effect of olive oil no burning sensation is experienced.
 Instead of being covered by foam you can see the area of the skin where you are shaving.

Olive oil for lips skin:

Lip balm can be prepared by adding equal parts of olive oil and molten bee wax and blending them.
If the consistency is harder a few drops of coconutoil can be added. Application of this balm will care for lips making them smooth and soft.
Lip balm can heal chapped lips

Application of this balm can help in the healing of the chapped lips and give a soothing feeling.

Avoid licking lips as licking them can remove moisture from the lips and you can end up with chapped lips. Saliva on the chapped lips can further aggravate the irritation and burning feeling.

For immediate relief from burning sensation apply olive oil on the chapped lips.

Olive oil for nails and skin care:

Nails just like skin can dry out, break, peel and get infected. We have to care for them to keep them healthy.

Brittle nails (Onychorrhexis) is a condition in which nails loose their pliability and become brittle and break off easily.

This may be due to diseases like hypothyroidism and anemia, chemicals in nail polish remover and excessive use of strong soap and detergents.

Blend this and castor oil in equal proportions and warm the mix.

Soak the nails in this olive mix and massage the finger tips and the nails and take care of them. This will soften and strengthen the nails. After ten minutes rinse and wipe them dry and apply olive extract to lock in the moisture.

Olive oil for skin of hands and feet:

Apply it for skin dryness. Apply and massage on dry areas like elbows, knees, ankles and heels.

Application on these dry areas will moisurise them and remove dark marks gradually.

Dry and cracked feet respond well to it. Apply olive oil and massage the feet before going to bed. Wear cotton socks so that it does not get wiped out during sleep.

Repeat the same process for dry hands. You can find the effect in two or three days. Your hands and feet will have smooth skin.

Olive oil for skin care after exposure to sun:

Avoid long exposures to sun and care for your health. Long exposure to sun light, apart from removing the moisture, can lead to skin cancer.

If you get exposed to sunlight for long, on reaching shade immediately apply the extract on the exposed parts so that the damage to the skin is minimal.

Please note that olive oil does not function as sun screen. It can only reduce the bad effects of sun exposure on the skin and take care of it from free radicals damage.

Olive oil for skin care in bath:

Add several drops of this super food in your bath water as softner to achieve soft texture. Regular use can prevent wrinkles. Take care as bath tub gets slippery on contact with this extract.
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Olive oil for dry skin care

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Extra virgin olive oil is the best buy for treating dry skin (xeroderma) conditions.

Olive oil for dry outer skin (stratum corneum)

Xeroderma conditions are mostly caused by external environmental factors and defective nutrition. Xeroderma commonly occurs on legs, thighs, sides of abdomen, arms, knees, elbows, knuckles and scalp. Symptoms of xeroderma include scaling and peeling, cracking and itching in the skin. Olive oil, being an excellent emollient and moisturizer, soothes and softens the dry epidermis.

Mechanism of action of olive oil on the dry skin

As an emollient it has three basic actions of occlusion, humectation and lubrication on the dry epidermis.
Its Occlusive action of providing a fine layer of oil on the surface, makes skin air and water tight.
Occlusion slows down loss of moisture from the epidermis and helps in increasing the moisture content (hydration) of the outermost skin layer, stratum corneum.
Its humectation action is due to its hygroscopic (moisture absorbing) properties.
It penetrates deep into epidermis and increases its capacity of holding water.
Its lubrication action causes the dry skin to glide and slip, preventing 'chafing'. The above actions treat dry skin, improving its texture and tone.
Now let us look at its bio-chemical part of action on dry skin.
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in polyphenols, natural antioxidants.
Our skin, being exposed to sun and external elements continuously, is robbed of its natural sebum.
Further the free radicals formed due to exposure to sunlight cause damage to the stratum corneum and reduce the function of the sebaceous glands.
When olive oil is applied it penetrates the skin and the antioxidant polyphenols present in it neutralize the free-radicals; thus the sebaceous glands get reactivated and sebum production becomes normal.

Olive oil treatments for dry skin

• Extra virgin olive oil is best applied as such on the dry skin to rehydrate it and also to lock in moisture.
  Clean the affected area with warm water and mild neutral or low pH soap to remove dead debris and grime.
  Dab it with soft towel and immediately rub the oil gently on to the skin.
  The rubbing movement is to get it deeper into the skin and to stimulate the cells for their normal functions.
  Do not rub hard as this may further damage the already delicate dry stratum corneum; further the pores may get closed causing more problems.
• Alternatively you can make its cleanser with other ingredients. Blend one egg yolk, one table spoon of olive oil and a few drops of essential oil of your choice. After applying wait for 15 minutes and wash with warm water. After dabbing gently, take a few drops of extra virgin oil in your palm and rub gently on to the skin to lock in moisture.
• You can also blend it with other well known moisturizers like shea butter in equal proportions for enhancing the hydration of the stratum corneum. The blend is applied after washing and dabbing the troubling dry skin.
• This olive extract can also be blended with one fourth volume of castor oil.
  Castor oil is known for its deep penetrating action due to its low molecular mass.
  This blend delivers the olive oil deep into the epidermis and helps in its hydration.
  The method of application is similar to the first mentioned one. You can also add a teaspoon of honey to the above blend, as honey, being highly hygroscopic, along with olive oil acts as an excellent humectant hydrating the skin.
• Alternatively you can use commercial products of well known brands containing extra virgin olive oil, like shampoos, exfoliators, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, night creams, body butter and bathoil to improve the dry epidermis condition.

Olive oil is also known for helping speedy healing of inflammations and injuries of dry skin.

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Skin care - Olive oil types - Varieties - Extra virgin

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Types of olive oil are many and are classified by International olive oil council depending upon the process of extraction and blending and the aroma, taste, colour and flavour.

Extra virgin olive oil

These types are extracted from the fruits by physical methods and no chemical method is used.

They are the products of first pressing and about 90% of the olive oil is removed at this stage.

To qualify to be called extra virgin, these varieties must not contain more than 0.8% acidity.

Extra virgin types must also have good taste, flavour and aroma.

These varieties are used directly at the table to enhance the flavour of soups, salads and stews and also for dipping.

Premium extra virgin is the finest of the types and contains less than 0.2% acidity.

These types appear yellow to deep green in color and have extra superior flavour with fruity taste.

Virgin olive oil

These types are also produced by the mechanical methods and of the first pressing only.

However these varieties contains extra acidity up to 2%. The rise in acidity when compared to extra virgin varieties may be due to the stage of ripeness of the fruits, the time lapse between the harvest and extraction, the variety of cultivar and the geographic region of the product. It must also have good taste and flavour.

Finer types must contain not more than 1.5% of acidity and should have good flavour.

Refined olive oil

The products which do not qualify to be of higher grades like extra virgin, due to higher and extra acidity are processed further by filtration, heat and chemicals to lower the acidity to 0.3% and remove other defects.

Much of the taste and flavour may be lost. However it is to be noted that solvent extraction method is not involved. This is used in restaurants and in cooking.

Pure olive oil

These types are blends of virgin and refined products.

By addition of virgin olive oil (20%), taste and aroma are infused into the refined product without extra fatty acid percentage (less than 1.5%).

This is priced lesser and hence used in cooking and in restaurants.

Immature fruits

Pomace olive oil

By further processing the paste, these lowest types are extracted by treatment with heat and solvents. Blending with virgin olive oil may be done.

But this product is denoted as pomace olive oil. Its acidity should not exceed 1.5%. It is used commercially for making various by-products.

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Skin care - Olive oil health benefits

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Olive oil health benefits are due to the presence of high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. Prime health benefits of olive oil are in the reduction of risk of heart diseases and certain types of cancers.

Health benefits of olive oil in cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases are among the main causes of deaths in the world. These arise out of our lifestyle, food habits, diabetes and use of alcohol and cigarettes.

Premature death are on the rise due to arteriosclerosis (hardening and loss of elasticity of medium and large arteries), atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries due to atheromatous plaques) and coronary heart disease (impaired circulation of blood to cardiac muscles).

The prime cause for these diseases is the presence of low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Cardiovascular disease can be reversed and treated even if the patient has a long history of the ailment.
Reduction in stress and diet control (like replacing fats with olive oil) benefits in preventing, eliminating and reducing almost all forms of heart disease.

Reduction in the overall consumption of fats is the first step in the prevention of heart diseases.
The second step is in replacing whatever fats consumed by monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA 73% in olive oil).
These fatty acids lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good cholesterol (HDL) and thus help in the heart's health.

The wondrous olive oil has a whopping 73% 0f MUFA for our heart's health benefits.

Thus it helps in increasing good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

Its health benefits in cardiovascular diseases involve in the primary prevention in the development of disease and in the secondary prevention in the recurrence of cardiac event.

Olive oil health benefits as antioxidant

Free radicals are the by-products of our metabolism in our routine activities. They have the capacity to oxidise and damage cells.

Antioxidants are the opposite of free radicals and they help in neutralising the free radicals and give many health benefits.

Vitamin E and phytonutrients like flavonoids and polyphenols present in olive oil have high antioxidant activity and help in protecting our body cells from oxidative damages.

Antioxidants present in olive oil by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Antioxidants have been found to reduce premature ageing and the risk of colon cancer.

Further health benefits of olive oil

Unlike other fats, olive oil can be added and used in our food without cooking and its flavour and taste are appetising.

Olive oil also gives health benefits like lowering blood sugar, preventing peptic ulcers, lowering blood pressure and improving skin condition.

People suffering from ailments like diabetes, gastric ulcers, rheumatic arthritis and asthma have been found to get relief by using olive oil. In skin care olive oil gives immense health benefits like moisturising it and making it soft, smooth, firm and elastic.

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Skin care - Olive oil nutrition facts

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Exceptional nutrition benefits of olive oil are the presence of high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and vitamin K.

Olive oil is the main oil ingredient in the food of people of the Mediterranean region. Studies have revealed that heart ailments are comparatively low in this region.

This is attributed to the presence of nearly 73% monounsaturated fatty acids and the antioxidants like vitamin E in the olive extract. Though the exact composition of it varies in respect to extraction process, harvesting time, maturity of the fruits, altitude, region and the genetic line of the trees, the following nutrients are present in approximate values for 100 gms (109 ml).

Olive oil nutrition facts

Nutrients facts	Amount in 100gms
Energy	890 kcal
Total fats (lipids)	100.0 gms
Total saturated fatty acids	14.0 gms
Total monounsaturated fatty acids	73.0 gms
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids	10.5 gms
Phytosterols	221.0 mg
Vitamin E (tocopherol)	14.4 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	60.0 mcg
Total choline	0.3 mg
Betaine	0.1 mg
Calcium	1.0 mg
Iron	0.6 mg
Potassium	1.0 mg
Sodium	2.0 mg

Facts on the role of fatty acids in olive oil for nutrition and cholesterol management

Saturated fatty acids increase the blood cholesterol levels (both high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein). The increase in LDL cholesterol leads to artery clogging and heart disease. Monounsaturated fatty acids help in reducing the LDL and increasing HDL. High HDL levels help in removing artery blocks and help in preventing heart disease. Polyunsaturated fatty acids lower both HDL and LDL. The lowering of HDL has adverse effects.

Facts on olive oil role in increasing HDL

The high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids present help in increasing the HDL and lowering the LDL. The facts are that in nutrition remove the deposits on the artery walls allowing better blood flow. The lowering of LDL prevents deposits on the artery walls. Thus olive oil nutrition proves very beneficial for heart care.

Facts on olive oil nutrition increasing antioxidant activity

The high content of vitamin E (a potent antioxidant) and phytonutrients like flavonoids and polyphenols gives a big role in reducing free radical activity. Our body gets protection from oxidative damages which cause many diseases and ageing.

Facts on limitations in olive oil nutrition

The quality of the olive oil is of prime importance. Only 'extra virgin olive oil' is rich in nutrition values. Other label terms like 'pure olive oil', 'refined ' and 'high quality' are misleading terms and facts and the product may not give us the expected benefits. Application for skin nutrition may be avoided by persons affected by tinea versicolor fungal infection as this fungus grows well in it.

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Olive oil moisturizer - Homemade skin moisturizer

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Olive oil is an excellent natural skin moisturizer, which can be formulated at home. It is devoid of all side-effects and harms attributed to chemical moisturizer.

What is a moisturizer?

• Moisturizer is mixture of ingredients designed especially to keep epidermis smooth, soft and elastic.
• It increases the water content of the epidermis by hydration and reduce loss of water from it by evaporation.
• Apart from preventing and curing dry conditions, moisturizer also improve texture and tone of the skin.
• It protects the sensitive and
  tender skin and masks the blemishes and imperfections.
• They have multiple roles like absorbing water from surroundings and retaining it (humectant) and filling the space between the dermal cells (emollients) and giving smooth texture.

Olive oil as moisturizer

• Olive oil is obtained by crushing and grinding the fruits. It yields pure extract which is rich in antioxidants.
• Pure extra virgin olive oil by itself is a good moisturizer.
• This extra virgin extract on adding to other natural homemade ingredients enhances their hydrating functions.
• Moisturizers made with extra virgin extract do not normally clog the pores.
• This is similar to sebum and penetrates the skin exceptionally well.
• By deep penetration this homemade blend stimulates collagen synthesis making the dermis firm and supple.
• This homemade blend does not give the greasy feel on application.
• Homemade moisturizer neutralizes the free radicals in the epidermis and dermis and protects it from ageing and wrinkles.

Homemade olive oil moisturizer

• Moisturizer blend # 1: Clean your face with a cleanser. Dab it dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow the face to dry out. Within three minutes take 2-3 drops olive oil on your palm and apply it on the face and neck evenly. It retains the moisture and softens the epidermis.
• Moisturizer blend # 2: If your skin feels a bit dry take equal volumes of oil and water and blend them well. Apply this mix and after ten minutes dab lightly to remove excess mixture. Then apply three drops of the extra virgin extract to lock-in moisture.
• Olive oil blend # 3: If your face is very dry then try the following method. Add pure honey and olive oil in equal proportion (1/2 teaspoon each) and blend well. Apply this mixture on the face and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Then wash thoroughly with clean water and dab to dry. Immediately apply 2-3 drops of the extra virgin extract to retain moisture. Honey being a good humectant will hold more water in the epidermis and the dryness may disappear within a few days.
• Moisturizer blend # 4: Alternatively you can take equal volumes of olive and almond oils and blend them well with a little beeswax after heating them. Apply this homemade cream on the face and leave it for 1/2 hour as face mask. Then wash well and apply three drops of it to retain moisture.
• Blend # 5: If you face has excess sebum, you can blend one tablespoon of olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice, apply and leave it overnight on face. The next day wash well and apply 3 drops of the extra virgin olive extract to retain moisture. This homemade olive oil moisturizer removes only the excess face sebum secretions and does not deplete the skin of its natural secretions.

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