Olive oil is widely used not only in the kitchen, for cooking various dishes, but also in cosmetology. From it, various creams, masks, emulsions and other cosmetics for face, body and hair care are manufactured.
The value of olive oil
Olive oil has a unique composition. It contains a lot of vitamin A and E. Vitamin A nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and vitamin E makes it elastic, supple and soft. When using olive oil, a double effect on the skin occurs. In addition to these two vitamins, oil contains other, equally useful vitamins: K, D and B. In combination with monounsaturated fats, they deeply nourish the skin and help prevent premature aging.
Useful micro and macronutrients contained in olive oil, suitable for any type of skin. It is especially good for dry skin, which needs deep moisturizing. Olive oil helps to retain moisture in the skin, due to this it softens the skin and helps to smooth out shallow wrinkles. In this case, it does not clog pores, which is very important. When it is used regularly, the process of regeneration of skin cells is accelerated, and it means that you can achieve a rejuvenating effect.
The uniqueness of olive oil is also that it is hypoallergenic. Therefore, all girls can use it, you can give it, who has very sensitive skin.
How to use olive oil at home
At home olive oil can be used in many ways. For example, as a cleanser in the morning. To do this, it is necessary to slightly heat the oil, and then moisten in a non-small tampon. Use a swab to wipe the skin. The remedy can be left on the skin all night. If the procedure is done in the morning, then the oil should be left on the face no less than thirty minutes, after which its remnants are removed with a paper towel.
Olive oil can also be used as a make-up remover. It removes even waterproof cosmetic products well and can be an excellent substitute for expensive products.
Every girl knows that the skin around the eye needs special care. After all, it is most sensitive and susceptible to early wrinkles. To provide the skin with essential substances, just oil it with olive oil and leave it overnight.
Recipes of masks with olive oil
As already mentioned above, olive oil can be used instead of various cosmetics. There are a lot of recipes for masks based on olive oil, which you can easily prepare independently at home.
The first recipe, the simplest
This method has already been mentioned above. It is necessary to slightly warm up the olive oil and apply it on the skin for half an hour. This mask is ideal for those girls who suffer from excessive dryness of the skin. The mask can be left overnight or after a specified time, simply remove the remnants of a paper towel.
Recipe masks for combined skin
If you want to get rid of wrinkles, improve skin tone and rejuvenate it, then wipe the skin with a warm olive oil. Do this two or three times a day. Remember that it is necessary to apply the oil on well-cleansed skin. Beforehand, you can use a face scrub to remove dirt and dead skin cells. This will speed up the process of absorbing nutrients from the oil into the skin.
Fruit and olive oil
Very effective face masks on the basis of olive oil and pulp of fresh fruits or vegetables. Such maskprigotovit very easily. Take a fruit or vegetable that is most suitable for your skin type, grind it (preferably in a blender) and add olive oil cake. Stir everything thoroughly. The resulting mixture is applied to the lycopene for 20-30 minutes.
To correctly choose a fruit or a vegetable for your skin type, take a note. Melon, banana, gooseberry, persimmon or bruschnika are suitable for dry skin. Also for dry skin, suitable potatoes, peppers, radishes and carrots. If you have a normal or combination skin, then use kiwi, apple, grapefruit, mountain ash, raspberry, currant, peach or orange.
Mask based on cottage cheese and eggs
To prepare this mask you will need a tablespoon of fat cottage cheese, one egg yolk and two tablespoons of olive oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply a thick layer of the mixture on the face. Leave the mask for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. This mask perfectly nourishes the skin, eliminates sensation of dryness, dryness and peeling.
Mask for withered skin
Mask for cleansing normal and combination skin
The basis of this mask is oil seed and flour. Take a tablespoon of rice or wheat flour and mix it with one tablespoon of olive oil. You should have a paste-like mixture. Mask the face for twenty minutes, then wash under slightly warm water.
Mask for oily skin
Take a teaspoon of starch, a teaspoon of olive oil and a little tomato juice. Juice is better to take freshly squeezed.Tomatny juice mix with starch and then add olive oil. Mask distribute an even layer on the face and leave it for twenty minutes, after which, wash under cool water. Takamaska smoothes the skin, reduces pores and helps prevent the appearance of warms and comedones.
Mask for removing the irritability of sensitive skin
To make this mask, you need a cucumber (a teaspoon) and a banana (a quarter), as well as olive oil. Mix the banana and mix it with the grated cucumber. Then add to the nimolar oil and mix everything until smooth. The resulting mixture is applied to the face for half an hour, after which wash with cool water.
Immediately after such a mask, notice the first improvements: dry skin and irritation will disappear, and a healthy blush on the face will appear.
Masks based on olive oil and cosmetic clay
We all know about the healing properties of cosmetic clay. And if it is combined with olive oil, you can get a wonderful result. To prepare a miracle mask, you will need: a teaspoon of kaolin, a tablespoon of olive oil and a little water to spread the clay.
First, dilute the clay with water. You must use clean and warm water. As a result, you should get a mixture, in consistency like sour cream. After that, add the olive oil and mix again. Apply the mask on your face in an even layer and leave it for twenty minutes, then rinse under cool water.
This mask perfectly desiccates the skin and improves its appearance. With regular use, the number of wrinkles is reduced, and pimples and acne become less noticeable.
Mask for radiance and freshness of the skin
To make such a mask, you will need honey, olive oil and an apple. Take two teaspoons of honey, a little olive oil and a bit of a worn apple. All carefully mix and round the movements put the mixture on the face. Leave the mask for fifteen minutes, then rinse with water.