I remember that my grandfather used to drink a small glass of virgin olive oil every morning, yes! Might be strange, but I discovered later that many elderly people of his generation did the same, and they all passed away at the age of 90+ with no heart diseases or any other serious health issues like cancer.
Virgin olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean cuisine; people add it to nearly every dish, either by drizzling olive oil on food or by cooking with it.
In addition, many people swear by olive oil used topically as a moisturizer, especially for hands, a treatment for mild scalp problems, and as a moisturizing hair mask.
Olive oil, especially the virgin olive oil, contains antioxidants like vitamins E and A, monosaturated fatty acids, and Omega-3 fatty acid, making it a rich source for healthy skin and body as a whole.
In the following infographic, you will find out 10 uses and benefits of olive oil to your skin…
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I use olive oil all the time in cooking, but because of the strong scent I've never thought of using it topically. I guess why not?
Hmm... Allison, I have never noticed that olive oil has a strong scent, maybe because I use it on a daily basis that I got used to its smell. I always thought that shea butter has a stronger scent than olive oil.
Still, why not using it?! You could use it as a body exfoliator along with sugar, just make sure you use a slippery bathtub to avoid unpleasant accidents!
Hi Dima Al Mahsiri,
I just read your article explaining 10 uses of olive oil for the skin. Thanks for sharing that, I learned a lot from it.
You are welcome, Hema!
Glad you liked it.
Wow, this is really interesting! It's so important to take care of your skin and to keep it healthy. There are so many products and methods of rejuvenating your skin, and finding natural remedies like this are always great finds, too! Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent post. Olive oil have many health benefits. This post is very useful.