Olive oil is derived from pressing the oil out of a whole olive fruit. It's rich in monounsaturated fatty acid and also contains skin-loving antioxidants. The main types of fat in olive oil, which mainly consists of oleic acid, are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which health experts agree are a healthful fat.
Extra-virgin olive oil is made from pure, cold-pressed olives, whereas regular olive oil is a blend, including both cold-pressed and processed oils.
EVOO is made by grinding olives into a paste, then pressing them to extract the oil. There's no heat involved and the resulting oil has a forest-green color; a grassy, peppery flavor; and a fruity aroma.
Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
1. SOOTHING:
It's anti-inflammatory property, can soothe skin that’s irritated or affected by eczema.
To heal sensitive or irritated skin, gently massage a few drops twice a day onto the affected area. For an even more calming effect, add a drop of lavender essential oil to each tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
2. MOISTURIZING:
EVOO boosts your skin with hydration and nourishment, particularly during the winter when the combination of cold and hot air can seriously de-hydrate the skin, and in the summer, to heal the damaging effects of exposure to the sun.
3. PREVENT STRETCH MARKS:
EVOO is very effective in preventing stretch marks if applied regularly from the early stages of pregnancy. Rub a few drops into the skin until completely absorbed in the more stretch-mark sensitive areas such as thighs, glutes, breasts and abdomen two or three times a day.
4. MAKE-UP REMOVER:
EVOO can be used for gently removing make-up in a non-aggressive, completely natural way. Wet your face with warm water, rub some oil between your hands and massage it on your face for a minute or two. Proceed to remove with a cotton pad or a face cloth.
5. ANTI-OXIDIZING – ANTI-AGEING:
The high content of vitamin E, oleic acid and polyphenols makes EVOO a powerful antioxidant that helps protect from the attack of free radicals, therefore slowing down the sign of ageing.
6. EXFOLIANT:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil can also be used to make a gentle and natural face scrub, to remove dirt and dead cells leaving your skin beautifully silky-smooth.
Sea-salt scrub: after mixing half a tablespoon of EVOO and half spoon of sea salt, gently rub your face T-zone, where the skin has usually more impurities, then rinse with warm water.
Cane Sugar scrub: the method is the same as with the salt: this type is usually more suited for those with sensitive skin.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, EU CERTIFIED ORGANIC, obtained from finest Olives cold processed, to retain maximum flavour and lower acidity value and peroxide value to have long shelf life.
