The Mediterranean offers a wealth of lush vistas, azure waves and picturesque ruins, yet it is also home to one of the healthiest oils on the planet—olive oil.
With evidence of its existence dating back to 6000 BC, olive oil is obtained by physically pressing olives and withdrawing the juice.
It remains a pantry staple worldwide for its rich, nutty flavor and internal health benefits, but did you know that it is also really good for your skin?
Packed full of lipids, fatty acids and antioxidants, such as vitamins A and E, olive oil provides a level of skin protection to help ward off free radicals and other environmental aggressors so you can maintain a youthful appearance.
Because olive oil helps to lock in moisture, it can be used on the skin for extra moisturization and treatment of dry skin.
There are several beauty products like soaps and lotions that have added olive oil to their formulations for its skin benefits.
In addition to antioxidants and fatty acids, olive oil also contains skin-healing vitamin K and squalene, which help to plump, soften and hydrate the skin. With virgin olive oil being the healthiest variety and offering the most skin benefits, it also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent.
Olive oil has many health benefits, particularly for your skin.
It’s an antioxidant, so it prevents oxidation of the skin and may prevent premature aging and sun damage.
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