Olive Oil Soothes Irritation: If you’re experiencing dry, itchy, or inflamed skin, Russak suggests forgoing a prescription cream and instead trying olive oil to relieve discomfort. “Many people find that olive oil calms irritated and inflamed skin, thanks to a compound called oleocanthal,” she says. Add some olive […]
Read more →If you have extra olive oil on your hands from cooking, don’t be so quick to rinse it off. “Olive oil has great moisture-holding properties, so it can hold water against the skin to keep it smooth,” says Tanzi. “Scoop up a moisturizer containing the ingredient or add a drop […]
Read more →It’s important to keep cuticles supple so they don’t crack and split, which can allow bacteria and fungus to get under the nail, says Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., founder and director of Capital Laser & Skin Care in Maryland. Just apply a drop to cuticles at night before you go to bed.
Read more →The vitamin E found in olive oil can help reduce dandruff, says Julie Russak, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. “Just mix a teaspoon of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon to the scalp,” she says. In drier months, Russak says you can add olive oil to your hair to help […]
Read more →Yes, you can use olive oil as an eye cream. It will nourish the tender skin around your eyes and soften fine lines. Gently dab some olive oil under your eyes before bed time or in the morning. Keep your olive oil eye cream in the fridge […]
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