20/10/2014
Reasons to Use Olive Oil:
Anti-Ageing: Olive oil is rich in anti-oxidants, especially hydroxytyrosol, which slows down the ageing process.
Oily skin: Regular application of olive oil but in minute quantities helps keep the skin clear from the excess oil giving smooth oil free skin.
Sensitive Skin: Olive oil is non-irritating and very gentle on skin; therefore it makes a perfect ingredient for sensitive skin. As olive oil is rich in nutrient value, it is extremely good for delicate skin.
Oily skin can be a nightmare for many, as it not only looks dull but also leads to many skin related problems like blackheads, acne and blemishes. Many of us have tried both cheap and expensive ways to get rid of oily skin, but in vain. Many commercially available creams and powders claim to keep the face oil free. Some of them do work, but they work only for a few hours and wear off leading to a duller looking skin. Many of us wash our face excessively in the hope of getting rid of oily skin, but little do we know that washing the skin frequently leads to the skin producing more sebum and oil leading to more skin problems and frustration! Yes, you have doing it wrong all along!
Benefits Of Olive Oil For Oily Skin
Olive oil, on the other hand, has immense and highly nutritive properties and works very well on oily skin. Olive oil contains olives as its main ingredient and is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin A. Vitamin A helps maintain the pH level of the skin which is essential to keep the skin healthy. Anti-oxidants help fight skin diseases like chronic acne, blackheads, blemishes and skin cancer.
By applying olive oil one can be free of oily skin permanently, thereby getting rid of acne, blackheads, and blemishes. Olive oil deep cleanses the skin, removing the dirt and excess oil that clogs the pores. Massaging small amounts of olive oil on the skin regularly and rinsing with lukewarm water helps control oil secretion for longer periods of time leaving the skin smooth, clean and healthy. Olive oil is also known to cure extreme skin conditions like sunburns, skin eczema, and rashes. Using this oil also adds extra glow to the skin, giving it a radiant look.