Olive Oil

Olive oil originates from the Mediterranean-region olive tree. The oil is extracted by pressing the olives.  The oil naturally contains healthy fatty acids. Olive Oil is used in the cooking process, foods, pharmaceuticals, soaps, and cosmetics.  No surprise here,  Olive Oil has been used for centuries as a beauty routine to improve skin condition. 

The properties of olive oil do not clog your pores and reach deep into the skin.  Making it an excellent choice for dry itchy and inflamed skin.  Such as those with eczema and psoriasis.  Olive oil contains three major antioxidants, vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols.  Antioxidants, when topically applied, may help protect the skin from premature skin aging. Vitamin A Vitamin E work together to protect the skin from free radicals, also help regenerate skin cells .  Vitamin E protects against UV rays.   

Purchasing a bottle of Olive oil to replace the makeup remover in your bathroom would have loads of benefits.  Store-bought makeup removers can be harsh, especially when used around the delicate eye area. Olive Oil, however, is one of the most effective and gentle eye makeup removers possible. The olive oil dissolves the makeup, even waterproof mascara, so it slides easily off of your eyes without the need for rubbing or scrubbing. Apply olive oil to a cotton ball, hold it on the eye area for 30 seconds and slide it downward for a makeup-free face at bedtime.

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