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Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin, Hair, Face & Health

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As we all know, Olive Oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, and contains anti-inflammatory properties that are very beneficial to the human body. Olive Oil is extremely helpful in lowering the risk of heart diseases and is beneficial in all sectors, due to its composition of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants which are absolutely essential for our body. There are countless unrivalled benefits of olive oil, due to which Olive Oil is often referred to as ‘Liquid Gold.’ Olive Oil is one of the healthiest edible oils, is rich in energy, has high calories and has a brilliant lipid profile. The fats are distributed in healthy proportions in Olive Oil. In this article, we discuss some the benefits of olive oil for skin, hair, face and health. Here’s how Olive Oil can serve us in endless ways.

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Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin
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Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin

Acts as a Skin Moisturizer. The high anti-oxidants, minerals and good fats present in olive oil facilitate healthy and supple skin. Olive oil has vitamin E, which makes the skin healthy by calming down any inflammation and fights of any skin disorder like acne or skin dryness. Furthermore, Olive Oil also makes the skin supple due to its properties which aid in regeneration. It also helps in fighting off free radicals and acts as a skin moisturizer.

Fights Ageing. The Vitamin E and hydroxytyrosol content assist in prolonging ones youthful skin and helps in preventing the degeneration of skin cells. Using olive oil for the face benefits the skin by increasing the elasticity of the skin and fighting against wrinkles. Using olive oil, lemon juice and just a little bit of sea salt and making face pack of this paste ad applying it not only rejuvenates the skin but also prevents it from sagging and takes care of other signs of ageing.

Nail Health. Olive Oil can bring your dry brittle nails back to life. Olive Oil also benefits your nails by keeping the cuticles soft and the nails shiny, and also helps in the growth of healthy nails.

Repairs Cracked Heels. Cracked heels need moisture to heal. Massaging your heels with olive oil benefits and heals the cracks by adding moisture and also smoothens the heels.

Soothes Irritation. Olive Oil is rich in oleocanthal; and due to its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, olive oil is very beneficial in soothing skin irritation and relieving rashes. Olive Oil is highly recommended for dry skin which induces rashes.

Eczema Friendly. Olive Oil is an ideal pick for eczema and works great as an all over treatment for extra dry skin for olive oil and is known for its intense, beneficial moisturizing properties.

Diaper-Rash Treatment. There are indeed very few products that are safe for both babies as well as adults. Olive oil is one of them and is absolutely perfect for the sensitive skin on a baby’s bottom area to heal diaper rash and can also benefit as a moisturizing remedy for the cradle cap in the babies too.

Helps in Fading Scars. Olive Oil works in the fading of scars, although it cannot reduce the stretch marks from within; however, it helps in diminishing the stretch mark lines if used regularly over a prolonged period of time.

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Benefits of Olive Oil for Hair

Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment. Applying warm olive oil 20 minutes before shampooing your hair has marvelous results and is an excellent pre-shampoo hair treatment for dry hair.

Treats Dandruff. Using olive oil on your hair moisturizes the hair and decreases scalp irritation, which in turn helps in reducing dandruff flakes to a large extent. Massaging warm olive oil into hair, especially the scalp and combing it and then rinsing it with a mild shampoo, will reduce the dandruff flakes.

Keeps the Hair Healthy & Thick. Your hair can gradually become healthier and thicker by applying olive oil regularly, as it would add the extra moisture needed. This is done due to the presence of elements like oleic acid, palmitic acid and squalene in olive oil which are highly beneficial for hair health.

Solution to Split Ends. The Vitamin E helps in Olive Oil not only benefits the growth of your hair, but its application on the last two inches of the ends of your hair can prove an effective solution for split ends.

Rejuvenates the Processed/Colored Hair. Hair that has undergone a number of treatments with bleach, relaxers, etc. needs that extra amount of moisture to keep them in good form. So, if you want to keep your processed or chemically treated hair better, then apply olive oil after 72 hours of the processing treatment of hair and see the results.

Removes Lice. Olive oil is beneficial in removing head lice and acts as anti-lice oil.

Natural Hair Conditioner. Hair conditioned with olive oil results in silky and shiny hair. The properties present in olive oil benefits the hair by getting rid of its frizzy texture and leaves behind hair that you would want to keep running your hands through.

Benefits of Olive Oil for Face

Natural Makeup Remover. Olive oil is a natural makeup remover and can be used instead of buying expensive branded ones. To remove light makeup, dab some cotton in olive oil and wipe your face to remove your makeup. For heavy makeup, gently massage olive oil to the face and remove the makeup with a warm cloth.

Antibacterial Balm. A Neosporin knockoff is a good way to go about this as it includes an antibacterial olive oil, lavender, along with calendula, and tea tree oil which helps in warding off germs and scarring.

Shaving Cream. In case, you run out of shaving foam, olive oil can serve as a good substitute. Applying olive oil before applying the blade helps ward of razor burns and bumps and gives you a smooth shave as it is a beneficial natural lubricant.

Lip Scrub. A combination of coarse sugar with a teaspoon of olive oil is a God sent remedy for chapped lips. A splash of lemon juice can be added for flavor and its acidic, exfoliating properties. You can expand this olive oil recipe to benefit your whole body for a smoother skin.

Make up Brush Cleaner. It is very important to maintain the equipment that you use on your face. Therefore, cleaning up your make up brushes should be a monthly ritual. Two parts anti-bacterial soap and one part olive oil is a great solution to clean your make up brushes.

Helps Soften Ear Wax. The use of olive oil for cleaning up ear wax is a pretty good idea; and is very beneficial in softening the ear wax and dislodging it from the ear. To prevent the beginning of cerumen impaction, experts have time and again recommended using olive oil to get rid of the wax from your ears. In most of the cases, when you are trying to clean impacted earwax, the hardened wax chunks often moves further back into the ear canal. This is exactly where olive oil comes in very handy. It helps to soften the cerumen, making it easy for you to remove the earwax. Once it has been softened enough, the wax breaks down into small pieces, and moves to outer tip of the ear canal from where it can be safely and thoroughly cleaned with a soft cloth or tissue.

Whitens Teeth. Olive oil can very well be used to whiten your teeth and to keep the enamel strong. Olive oil benefits the teeth by removing the bacteria and is a very healthy alternative for teeth whitening agents.

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Helps Prevent Diabetes. Olive oil is beneficial keeping your blood sugar in control. A diet rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, like the one that the olive oil contains, can help prevent diabetes. Certain studies have also indicated that the consumption of olive oil is said to reduce risk of diabetes in women.

Strengthens Bones. If you thought calcium alone made your bones stronger, you are mistaken. In a study, it was shown people consuming a Mediterranean diet, which has high amount of olive oil, had stronger bones and their blood was found to contain higher levels of osteocalcin, which was an indication of healthy bone formation. Hence we can safely say that olive oil easily contributes to strong bones.

For Pain Relief. Olive Oil has a compound called Oleocanthal which gives this oil its antiinflammatory properties making it an excellent and beneficial source for pain relief, irrespective of whether it is used as an external agent or is consumed through foods. Since olive oil is packed with Vitamin E and Vitamin K, it comes to the aid of several of your hair and skin woes.

Promotes Brain Health. A good amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are present in extra virgin olive oil, which is extremely beneficial for brain and memory power.

Treats Depression. Olive oil can significantly increase the levels of serotonin, the brain chemical that is also known as the “happiness hormone” by the experts and hence benefits people who are suffering from depression. Most of the anti-depressants steer towards stimulating the production of serotonin. Olive oil is beneficial in naturally treating depression.

Controls Cholesterol. You can reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in your body with the use of olive oil. Olive oil contains a good level of saturated and polyunsaturated fats, which gives it the ability to control blood cholesterol levels in the body. Olive oil basically contains the highest level of monounsaturated fat in our body, around 75-80%, which helps in building HDL in the body.

Relieves Constipation. Olive oil is also used as a remedy for constipation and benefits the GI tract and colon. The consistency and texture of olive oil is effective in stimulating your digestive system as a result of which the food moves smoothly through the colon. When olive oil is taken on a regular basis, it helps in completely preventing constipation. In addition to this, it also helps in hastening the process of bowel evacuation. Olive oil is rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin K, iron, Omega-3 fatty acids, and

Omega-6 fatty acids, and antioxidants. These nutrients in olive oil help improve your overall health.

Helps Eliminate Kidney Stones. The consumption of olive oil can also help in the dissolution of kidney stones.

Prevents Strokes. One may not know about this, but the daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil can help prevent strokes in the elderly. Studies have shown that older people who adopted olive oil in their regular diet were about 41% less susceptible to the risk of strokes. Strokes essentially occur due to blood clot in the blood vessels connecting to the brain, which can even lead to brain damage and eventually death. Olive oil assists in diluting these clots and ensuring a proper blood flow to the brain.

Helps with Sex Life. It’s no myth that olive oil in reality is an excellent aphrodisiac. A proper body massage with olive oil facilitates blood circulation to all the parts of the body, including the sex organs thus making olive oil beneficial for sex life.

Prevents Alzheimer’s. Oleocanthal in olive oil can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that is caused by the build-up of plaque cells. The properties in olive oil fight these plaque cells, eventually removing them from the brain. Studies have shown that an olive oil rich diet improves the effects on brain function. In an American study, the consumption of extra virgin olive oil was found to improve learning and memory in mice, supporting the possibility of its replication in humans suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Olive oil contributes towards the improvement of joint functions with better ease for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Olive oil improves the functioning of the inflammatory parts and reduces the oxidative stress when combined with fish oil and applied to the joints thus contributing to a person’s health.

Few Cons Of Olive Oil

Though olive oil has a lot of benefits, it may have certain side effects and it’s advisable to have a look at them.

  • For instance, some people might be allergic to olive oil; and its application can cause a reaction.
  • Furthermore, over consumption of olive oil can lead to the risk of heart diseases.
  • Using more than advised levels of olive oil can lead to a fall in your blood pressure levels and cause gallbladder blockage.
  • Too much olive oil can lead to weight gain.

Despite the above mentioned exceptions, it mostly has positive results. It is thus advisable to always have a bit of extra Olive Oil available at all times and make sure it’s handy. In addition to that, if possible, get your hands on extra virgin olive oil, which happens to be the best of its kind and there’s no alternative to it. It contains all the necessary antioxidants and bioactive compounds and has proven time and again to be particularly effective against diseases, thus benefiting the body.

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Written, Edited or Reviewed By: Team PainAssist, Pain Assist Inc. This article does not provide medical advice. See disclaimer
Last Modified On:February 13, 2019

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