Olive oil: A kitchen staple for culinary and beauty benefits
Olive oil is invaluable in Mediterranean cuisine - it enhances the flavour of meats and vegetables. It can be used both raw and after heat treatment. When slightly warmed, it becomes a splendid homemade preparation that can replace costly manicure treatments.
Hand care in the kitchen is essential - especially if there is no dishwasher. Dry skin, cracked fingertips, and damaged nails can cause discomfort. Fortunately, a clever trick using just a tablespoon of olive oil works wonders. It is important to use it correctly.
A hand rejuvenation treatment and a manicure cost about £30. You can take care of your beauty in the kitchen much cheaper and without leaving home. Provided you have good-quality olive oil in your cupboard. Slightly warmed so it does not exceed 40°C, applied to a paper towel or cotton pad, it becomes an elegant, moisturising, and strengthening oil for the delicate skin of the hands. It is important to perform this activity regularly, particularly at the beginning of the treatment, for several days in a row. Rubbing olive oil into your fingers and hands makes it easy to create a natural cosmetic treatment. Thanks to the vitamin F contained in the olive oil, it protects against moisture loss and strengthens the lipid barrier. Meanwhile, vitamin E protects against UV rays.
Olive oil for beauty
Hand care is not everything! Olive oil also works great on hair. It is especially good to use this fat on dry, brittle ends. Hair treated with olive oil will be shiny and, over time, more nourished. It is important not to use too much. Rinsing out excess olive oil from hair is not the easiest task. It is also recommended to use standard scalp and hair care treatments at the same time. In both ways of utilising olive oil, it is worth noting five features before purchasing this product.
