People have been using olive oil for health since as early as 3,000 B.C. It is still so popular nowadays, there is reason: Data shows that people who use olive oil regularly in place of other fats like vegetable oils, animal fats and hydrogenated oils have much lower rates of atherosclerosis, heart disease, asthma, diabetes and colon cancer.
And now… I give you olive oil, and some of the ailments it can help treat…
For dry skin, hands, elbows and even knees:
• Gently heat a few tablespoons of olive oil to make it lukewarm. Rub some on your dry hands, elbows and knees to make them soft and smooth.
• You can also use olive oil and sea salt. Make a scrub using 3 parts olive oil to 2 parts sea salt. It’s best to use this in the shower or bath.
For your dry nails and cuticles:
Take a very small amount of extra virgin olive oil and rub into your nails and cuticles.
It will give your nails a natural beautiful shine and at the same time, keep those nail cuticles soft and intact. It’s best to use it nightly.
For hair care:
• Use It To Condition Dry Hair – olive oil can be used effectively to condition dry hair and to repair damaged hair.
• Treat Dandruff — Olive oil works wonders in preventing dandruff.
Use the extra-virgin olive oil and massage it into your scalp. Leave it in overnight. Try this remedy for about 7 days. Just wash it off using your regular shampoo.
• Treat Hair Loss – Eating olive oil in your diet is not only beneficial for your long-term internal health, it’s also great for the health of your hair.
• Create Shine – Olive oil is rich in fatty-acids, which helps penetrate the hair cuticle and help treat drying hair.
If you’re looking for soft shiny hair, just put a few drops of olive oil in your palm first and rub in. Then just work it in your hair starting from the ends. This treatment is great if you’re just looking for a good shine. Works well with extra-virgin olive oil.
