Olive oil since ancient timesis considered an excellent skin care product for the body and face, as well as for hair. Today it is widely used in cosmetology: creams, emulsions and face masks with olive oil are very popular among women of all ages, with any skin type. Cosmetologists recommend using olive oil to make homemade cosmetics, which is what we will talk about today.
What is the value of olive oil
First of all, it is a unique composition.It contains two main vitamins - E and A. Vitamin E is responsible for the elasticity, softness and flexibility of the skin, and vitamin A takes care of providing it with hydration and nutrition. This is a complex double effect on the epidermis. In addition, olive oil also contains other equally useful vitamins - B, K and D, which, in combination with monounsaturated fats, provide the skin with deep nutrition, preventing premature aging. This is a complex of useful substances, microelements, vitamins and minerals that are primarily suitable for dry skin, which is most in need of good hydration. Retaining moisture in the epidermis, olive oil softens the skin and smoothes wrinkles without clogging pores. In addition, cell regeneration is accelerated, that is, their ability to quickly recover, which is manifested in a rejuvenating effect. This product is also unique in that it is hypoallergenic – feel free to use it even for the most sensitive skin.
How to apply olive oil at home?
Let's see how it's betterThere are many ways to use olive oil in skin care for different skin types. First of all, it is a cleanser that can be used both in the morning and in the evening. Warm the oil slightly by placing the container in hot water for just a couple of minutes. Now soak cotton wool in warm oil and gently wipe your skin. If you do this procedure before going to bed, you can safely leave the product on all night. This is suitable for those who suffer from excessively dry skin. If you cleanse in the morning, leave it on your face for about 20 minutes, no more, and do not forget to blot your face with a napkin afterwards. It is worth noting that olive oil is considered a high-quality makeup remover. It perfectly removes even waterproof mascara or eyeliner - a good alternative to expensive products. It is also used to nourish the skin around the eyes, which, as you know, is the most sensitive and prone to early wrinkles. Just lubricate the skin in the eye area, tapping it lightly with your fingers for better absorption. You can, as in the first case, leave the product on overnight.
Masks with olive oil
Of course, the most common use of valuable olive oil is to make masks, the recipes for which we will consider below.
- The first way, the most simple
This is exactly the method that was mentioned earlier. Just warm up the oil and apply it to the skin for 25-30 minutes. This is suitable for those who suffer from increased peeling of the skin and dryness.
- Recipe for combination skin
It is recommended to lubricate peeling skin here.areas of skin 2-3 times a day, also using warm olive oil. This advice is also suitable for those who want to rejuvenate their skin and get rid of long-formed wrinkles.
- Fruit and olive oil
If you want to get rid of excessdryness, prepare masks based on olive oil, adding fruits/vegetables or fresh berry pulp. For example, you can mix one large spoon of fruit and vegetable pulp with the same spoon of oil. Leave the mixture on your face for 15-25 minutes. Note that fruit and olive masks are suitable, in general, for any skin type. The only difference is in the composition of the masks. Which fruits and vegetables are best suited? Here we pay attention to the skin type. Banana, melon, gooseberry, lingonberry or persimmon are suitable for dry skin. Potatoes, radishes, peppers and carrots will be no less effective here. But in the case of combination or normal skin, it is best to mix the oil with kiwi, orange or grapefruit, apple or peach. Raspberries, rowanberries or currants are also suitable.
- Mask based on cottage cheese and eggs
This recipe is ideal for dry skin.Here you will need: fatty cottage cheese - 1 large spoon, olive oil - 2 large spoons, egg yolk - one. Literally immediately after you wash off such a mask, you will notice how great your skin feels. This remedy is considered one of the best!
- Saving Withering Skin
For skin with deep wrinkles, it is recommended to use honey. Just mix one spoon (tablespoon) of olive oil with a teaspoon of any honey. Apply for 20-30 minutes.
- We clean the normal and combination skin
Here we use butter in combination with flour.Mix one soup spoon of flour (rice or wheat) with a spoon of olive oil. You will get a paste-like mass. Apply to the skin for about fifteen minutes, then rinse with water.
- Oily skin
It would seem, how can you use oil,which is oily in itself, to care for skin prone to excess secretion and acne? This is quite possible, because olive is irreplaceable for irritations, rashes and inflammations. Let's take the following ingredients: starch - a teaspoon, olive oil - a teaspoon, tomato juice - a little. First, mix the tomato juice, preferably freshly squeezed, with starch. Ideally, you should get a fairly thick gruel. Now add olive oil and mix well again so that the mass is homogeneous. Such an olive-starch mask allows you to reduce pores, smooth the skin, and also prevent the appearance of hated comedones or acne.
- We remove irritations of sensitive skin
In this case we use a banana (one quarter)and cucumber (a teaspoon) combined with olive oil. First, mash the banana, then mix the mixture with the cucumber pulp. Now add olive oil and mix again. Apply the mixture to your skin for half an hour, then rinse with cool water. You will immediately notice how your face has improved: there is no irritation, the dryness has disappeared, and a healthy blush has appeared.
- Cosmetic clay and olive for any skin type
Everyone knows about the amazing properties of kaolin,cosmetic clay. Why not combine it with equally useful olive oil? So, take the following ingredients: kaolin - a teaspoon, olive oil - a large spoon, water - a little to dilute the clay. First, dilute the kaolin in water. Stir until the mixture becomes as thick as sour cream. The water must be warm. After that, add the olive, mixing everything again. Keep the mask on your face for about fifteen minutes. This is a great option for problem skin that needs to be dried and its overall appearance improved. In general, this recipe is quite effective - wrinkles are reduced, and acne and pimples are not so noticeable.
- For freshness and radiance of the skin
An excellent mask based on honey (a couple of tea leaves)spoons), mashed apple and olive oil. It is very easy to prepare the mixture - mix all the ingredients. Now spread the mass on the skin of the face with circular movements and wash off after literally 10 minutes. That's it - you look flawless! The mask recipes presented above have repeatedly proven their effectiveness. They are no less useful than expensive cosmetics of promoted brands. Why not take advantage of what nature has given us? Take care of yourself and be beautiful!
