Olive oil is one such powerful ingredient that is wonderful to deal with several health condition, hair condition and skin condition. And in this today’s blog, we will be talking about how you can use olive oil to get that glowing smooth skin.
Let’s start with some benefits of olive oil to your skin.
- Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that protect your skin against free harmful radicals responsible for quick skin aging.
- The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil is good to treat skin infection and inflammation.
- It keeps your skin hydrated as it acts as a natural moisturizer with essential fatty acids. It maintains the elasticity of your skin making it supple, smooth and glowing.
- It can also diminish acne scars and repair skin cells to provide healthy rejuvenating skin.
With so much benefits of olive oil, now let’s get into how to use it to get that glowing skin in your face. But before that, do remember to choose an extra virgin olive oil and not any other refined one. Now, let’s get started!
1. Simply massage with extra virgin olive oil
Things you’ll need:
- 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- Face cloth
- Hot water
Direction:
- Take some portion of olive oil in your fingertips and gently apply it on your face
- Massage with the help of your fingertips in a circular motion
- Now, dip the face cloth in a hot water
- Press and hold the face cloth against your face till it comes down to room temperature
- Remember, the water should be hot to a tolerable limit so that it doesn’t burn you.
- Now remove the face cloth and rinse it with hot water and use the same cloth again to gently remove the top layer of olive oil by rubbing it.
- Once done, pat your face dry with a towel.
- You can do it everyday before bed and enjoy smooth glowing skin in the morning.
2. Olive oil, turmeric and yogurt for glowing skin
Turmeric is rich in antioxidants that deals with several skin conditions such as pimples, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema. It also helps to reduce skin pigmentation and provides even tone skin. On the other hand, yogurt consist of lactic acid that helps to lighten skin and provide natural glow to the skin.
Things you’ll need:
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Direction:
- Mix the above mentioned ingredients in a bowl and make a firm paste.
- Apply the paste on your face and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- Then rinse off with lukewarm water.
- Repeat twice a week to get that glowing look throughout the week.
3. Olive oil and lemon juice to brighten up your skin
The natural astringent properties of lemon helps to get rid of many skin blemishes, unclogs pores and brighten ups your skin.
Things you’ll need:
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs lemon juice
Direction:
- Mix both olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture all over your face and gently massage in a circular motion for about 2 minutes.
- Then leave it for about 20-25 minutes then rinse off with warm water.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week for perfect glowing skin.
4. Olive oil and vinegar for supple glowing skin
Vinegar, with its mild acidic nature, helps to provide glowing skin by removing dead skin cells, reducing wrinkles and evening out the dark spots.
Things you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Direction:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bottle and shake it well.
- Take few drops of the mixed ingredients and apply it on your face.
- Gently massage in a circular motion and leave it overnight.
- In the morning wash your face and you’ll be left with glowing skin throughout the day.
- Repeat every night before bed.
5. Olive oil, honey and egg yolk gives that natural glow
Honey is rich in antioxidants that helps to rejuvenate your skin and egg yolk locks moisture into your skin cells leaving it soft, supple and glowing. Overall, this face mask is excellent to maintain skin’s elasticity, smoothness and natural glow.
Things you’ll need:
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 egg yolk
Direction:
- Mix all the above 3 ingredients well in a bowl.
- Apply the paste in your face and leave it for about 20 minutes.
- Then rinse off with warm water, pat dry and moisturize.
- Repeat twice a week to get that glowing skin throughout.
With so much of beauty benefits of olive oil, it’s definitely a worth giving it a try. You shall not spend much on cosmetics and beauty parlours for getting that glowing look. You can achieve it via olive oil and other components as mentioned above. So, which method are you going to try? Let us know in the comment section below!
Also, learn how to use olive oil to treat hair loss and regrow your hair.
