Skin covers tend to overdry, especially noticeably it becomes in the winter and autumn period, when, in addition to water, the skin is also affected by dry air in the rooms.
Benefits of olive oil for the body
Many of us try to find the most effective means for moisturizing the skin. At the same time, I want it to be not only effective, but also as natural as possible.
In this case, you can use olive oil to moisten the body. It can still be called a real elixir of beauty and youth of the body. Especially experts recommend this oil to use the owners of too dry skin .
If you take the habit of applying olive oil to your body every time you take a shower, after a few weeks you can already see the result - a soft, smooth and velvety skin. And all because in the oil contains the most powerful antioxidant vitamin E, which allows you to extend the youth of the body.
Methods of application
Olive oil can be used for the body, both in its pure form and in a variety of masks.
Body mask of olive oil
Ingredients:
- fatty cottage cheese - 1 tbsp.
- olive oil - 2 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation and use
Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese with the maximum fat content with olive oil. This mixture must be applied to the skin of the body. Keep this mask for about 15-20 minutes, and then carefully rinse with warm water.
The mask has a softening effect and is ideal for dry skin, especially if it is prone to peeling.
You can also use olive oil in a variety of scrubs to clean the skin of the body. Such a scrub should be used during taking a bath or a hot shower, when the skin is maximally steamed and the pores are opened. A scrub with olive oil will not only cleanse the body, but will also nourish skin cells. As a result, there is no risk of peeling and dryness.