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12 Unexpected Beauty Uses For Olive Oil

08/13/2014 by Calleigh

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Olive oil – one of the essential beauty products since the time of those early civilizations! The beautiful skin of Cleopatra is often attributed to the use of natural beauty ingredients like milk and olive oil.

If you are wondering about it, here are 12 amazing skin and hair care benefits that you will get from olive oil treatments.

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① Pre-shampoo Hair Treatment
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If you want to have stronger, shinier hair, you will benefit from an olive oil treatment right before shampooing your locks. Using warm olive oil will facilitate the absorption of the essential nutrients. Apply to the entire length of your hair, leave it on for 20 minutes and wash with shampoo.



② Lip Scrub
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To make your own lip scrub, combine a bit of sugar and some olive oil. Adding a bit of lemon juice to the recipe will enable to acid to quickly remove the top layer of dead skin cells and reveal the beauty of your lips.



③ Eye-Makeup Remover
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Using oil to cleanse your skin is a really good idea because oils will dissolve the buildup on the surface of the skin. You can use olive oil to remove your makeup and to clean the skin from everyday influences.

Just put a bit of olive oil on a cotton pad and wipe your face gently. Let some of the oil be absorbed by the skin and wash the rest with lukewarm water and face gel.


④ Ear-Wax Remedy
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Have you been suffering from excessive earwax buildup? A few drops of lukewarm olive oil in the ear will loosen up the clog and make it much easier to take out.



⑤ Shine Serum
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There’s no need to buy a separate hair product to impart shine on second-day strands. Just rub in a few drops of olive oil to flyaway ends after styling for an extra glossy finish.



⑥ Shaving Cream
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Olive oil is the perfect substitute for the traditional, chemicals-filled shaving cream. Massage some of it into your legs before shaving. The shaving process will be smoother, and you will experience virtually no irritation.


⑦ Antibacterial Balm
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Making your own antibacterial balm is such an easy task. You will need solely a bit of antibacterial olive oil, calendula, lavender and tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a great additive to the recipe because of its amazing antibacterial qualities.



⑧ Cuticle Conditioner
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Using olive oil as a cuticle softener is a great idea for better nail care. Rubbing just a bit of it in your nails will make them stronger and less brittle.



⑨ Eczema Remedy
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Olive oil is a great moisturizer, which turns it into an excellent remedy for eczema and other common dermatological irritations.



⑩ Diaper Rash
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Massaging a bit of olive oil in your baby’s delicate skin will protect it from diaper rashes and cradle cap.



⑪ Cracked Heels
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Rough and cracked heels are really unpleasant and they could potentially turn into a painful problem. Massaging olive oil in your feet on a regular basis will maintain the skin smooth and beautiful.



⑫ Makeup-Brush Cleaner
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Cleaning your makeup brushes should be a monthly ritual. Using two parts antibacterial soap and one part olive oil will create the perfect product for the regular cleaning of your makeup brushes.

Filed Under: Anti Aging, Beauty and Style, Beauty Tips and Tricks, Body Care, Bright Ideas, Natural Remedies, Women Interest, Women's Health

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