benefits of extra virgin olive oil for the skin

Some of the potential benefits of Extra Virgin olive oil for the skin include:

Antioxidant content
Extra Virgin Olive oil acts as an antioxidant. Oxidation is a process that can produce free radicals, which are chemicals that can potentially damage cells and may contribute to to the development of cancer. When applied to the skin, antioxidants may prevent premature aging.

Vitamin content
Extra Virgin Olive oil contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Some of these vitamins are beneficial for the skin. E.g. people have used vitamin E oil topically to treat a variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. 

Antibacterial effects
Extra Virgin Olive oil  has been shown to have antibacterial properties. Research has fund that it may improve healing in people with foot ulcers caused by type 2 diabetes.

Moisturizing effects
Extra Virgin Olive oil is a popular natural moisturizer that is often used to soften both skin and hair
Given olive oil’s high fat content, it has a thicker, more viscous texture that doesn’t evaporate as
quickly as some other oils do.

How to use extra virgin olive oil on the skin

Extra Virgin Olive oil is an ingredient in many personal care products, including face wash, body wash, soap, moisturiser, after sun treatments, and lotions. 

Exfoliator
To exfoliate the face and body and treat areas of dry or scaly skin, you can mix extra virgin olive oil and sea salt to make a scrub. You should use fine-grained salt on the face and other sensitive areas,
and coarser grains on the rest of the body.

Face mask
People with dry skin may see benefits from using an olive oil-based face mask. Extra Virgin Olive oil mixed with ingredients such as egg white, honey, or ground oats can soften and hydrate the face.

Wrinkle treatment
Due to its antioxidant content, Extra Virgin olive oil may reduce aging skin and wrinkles.  Try Oriwa Naturals Rose and Vanilla Moisturising Balm, or use the Oriwa Naturals Makeup Remover, and leave some overnight to moisturise your face while you sleep.

Scar oil
The vitamins and other antioxidants in Extra Virgin olive oil may fade scars by helping skin cells to regenerate. Simply massage the Oriwa Naturals Moisturising Balm treat areas of hyperpigmentation, where the skin has darkened  due to scarring.

Stretch Marks
Extra Virgin Olive oil may also be used to prevent or treat stretch marks,  Oriwa Naturals moisturising Balm rubbed into areas where stretch marks may help existing stretch marks, however, to prevent them, use the balm in areas that are most likely to suffer.

 
Use the Best Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil you can find.
Oriwa Naturals uses Isobel Olives Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil in all their products. We know that their oil is grown using Biodynamic Practises and are organically grown. (No sprays).  Always look buy from a reputable brand and look for certication. In NZ look for the red Olive Mark from Olive New Zealand.

Overseas, look for certification from the International Olive Council.
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