Benefits of olive oil
Did you know that olive oil was popularly called ‘liquid gold’ in the ancient world? If you are a culinary expert or are hooked to cooking shows, you must be familiar with olive oil. Most chefs today recommend its use. But did you know that this ingredient can be used to improve your skin health too?
There’s more to olive oil than just being a special kitchen ingredient.
Does it pique your interest? Good, because I have a health fact to share with you.
“People from the Mediterranean, where olive oil is grown and consumed the most, have the lowest mortality rates in the world when it comes to cardiovascular diseases.”
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The benefits of olive oil are many. Weight loss, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer, arthritis — name it, and olive oil has a cure for it.
Let me introduce you to the wonderful world of olive oil. Are you ready?
Scientific Name – Olea europaea
Family – Oleaceae
Native – Mediterranean Basin
Other Names – Jaitun Ka Tel (Hindi), Mafuta (Swahili), Olyf Olie ( Afrikaans), Zayt Alzaytun (Arabic).
Olive oil is extracted from the olive fruit. From ruling our kitchens to taking over the cosmetic world, olive oil has become a rage all over the world in recent times.
When you go shopping, a good variety of olive oils catch your attention. If you are wondering what they are all about, the next few minutes will give you an insight into that.
Virgin Olive Oil – The most popular variety, virgin olive oil is a well-known cooking oil with a surprisingly low acid content. It is best suitable for people who want to enjoy the benefits of olive oil without spending a bomb.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Made by cold pressing olive fruit, this oil is considered to be the best for our body. But mind you, not everybody can afford to use extra virgin oil due to its high cost.
Pure Olive Oil – This oil is actually an amalgamation of refined and virgin olive oils. It has a high acidic content, and hence is unsuitable for use.
Lampante Oil – The type that is used only as a fuel and is not suitable for cooking.
Now that you know the types, let’s move on to the benefits.
Moisturizes Skin
Improves Skin Health
Helps Remove Makeup
Has Anti-Aging Properties
As A Lip Scrub
Cures Cracked Heels
Benefits For Hair
Keeps Hair Healthy
Can Be Used As A Pre-shampoo Treatment
Benefits For Health
Improves Nail Health
Helps Prevent Breast Cancer
Helps Prevent Diabetes
Prevents Alzheimer’s
Strengthens Bones
Treats Depression
Aids Weight Loss
Controls Cholesterol
Relieves Constipation
Helps Eliminate Kidney Stones
Helps Dilute Ear Wax
Helps Preventing Strokes
Perks Up Sex Life
Acts As A Pain Relief
Skin Benefits Of Olive Oil
You are watching a video on YouTube when up pops an advertisement where a celebrity is bragging about her favorite skin cream while convincing you how it worked for her. And you rushed to a cosmetic shop to buy the cream, only to realize it is wildly expensive. What if we told you olive oil offers the same benefits as some of the costly cosmetic products in the market?
Here’s why you should prefer olive oil over all the chemical-laden skin creams in the market.
Before we proceed, I have a few questions in mind.
Do you religiously go for an in-house moisturizing session after every shower?
Do you finish a bottle of body lotion within a month?
Are you willing to experiment with some natural product in place of your regular branded lotion? A solution that will last longer without as many side effects?
If you replied in the affirmative to at least one or all of my questions, go for olive oil.
This oil contains a good amount of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from various external factors like the harsh sunrays or the wind (1), (2). The light texture of olive oil makes it a perfect non-sticky moisturizer that stays for long and suits all skin types (3).
What You Need
1 spoon of extra virgin olive oil
What You Need To Do
- After you have showered, leave your skin a little damp and massage the olive oil onto your face.
- Leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then wash off with lukewarm water.
Note: If you have dry skin, apply the oil to your face before going to bed, and let it stay on overnight. You can remove the oil in the morning with the help of a gentle face wash and some warm water.
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- Improves Skin Health
When it comes to beauty, most of us swear by natural ingredients. All we want is a glowing skin. No matter how many creams are there on your shelf, for a quick fix, we always reach out for a fruit pulp or a vegetable juice extract.
How can olive oil help?
Olive oil contains vitamin E, which improves skin health by treating inflammation, acne, and protecting the skin from serious ailments like psoriasis and skin cancer (4).
Honey acts as a humectant while yogurt does the job of a gentle exfoliant, thereby enhancing skin health (5).
What You Need
1/3 cup of yogurt
¼ cup of honey
2 teaspoons of olive oil
What You Need To Do
Mix the ingredients thoroughly till you get a thick solution.
Apply this solution on your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
You can follow this remedy once a week.