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When one thinks of olive oil, one thinks of a delicious pasta dish or a scrumptious Greek salad. In other words, food. It has long been thought of as one of the healthiest oils to consume. But olive oil can also be found in many cosmetics and beauty products. Being a natural ingredient, it is the ideal ingredient for any cosmetic product. Our skin is the largest organ and we should be looking after and nurturing the skin, just like we nurture and look after our body’s nutritional needs. It is so diverse and powerful with so many different uses that no wonder it was nicknamed liquid gold by Homer.
The oil is produced from pressing olives in a press. Olive oil was widely thought of, even in the times of the bible where it was used to anoint kings as well as to light the seven branched menorah in the times of the Temple and even played a big part of the Chanukah miracle after the destruction of the temple. It is said that King David hired guards to protect the olive trees. But the health benefits for our skin have been known for years. The Egyptians used it to moisturize and the Greeks used the olive oil to massage sore muscles.
There are so many different benefits from olive oil that it truly is a diverse and powerful ingredient. It can practically be used on almost any part of the body to sooth or treat. It can be used to treat dry scalp and helps to moisturize dry hair. Seeing that it is a natural product, it does not clog the pores and is deeply absorbed into the skin. Any moisturizing cream enriched with olive oil will absorb quickly into the skin and will exfoliate the skin as it penetrates deep into the skin, removing dead skin cells and will leave the skin looking smoother and healthier. It is also beneficial in makeup removal and treating those irritating cuticles that are dry and need some tender love and care to get back on their healthy track. Containing three anti-oxidants: polyphenols, phytosterols and Vitamin E, the olive oil helps treat the aging process, dry skin and wrinkles that are a result of aging and protects the skin from the suns strong rays. With all these wonderful uses, it is no wonder that olive oil is a most sought after ingredient in cosmetics.
