Olive Oil Information
Olive oil is good for the body whether it's applied to the skin or
ingested through salads and other foods. Why is olive oil soap good
for you? Olive oil has been known to be good for you since 500 B.C.
We all know that olive oil reduces cholesterol when you consume it with
foods. Did you also know that consuming olive oil is also good for your
skin? Olive oil is a monounsaturated fatty acid that contains linolenic,
alpha-linolenic, and oleic acid. This helps the body manufacture
prostaglandins which moisten the skin and make it smoother and more firm.
Olive oil contains antioxidants which also fight cell degeneration.
In ancient times, Home called it "liquid gold." In ancient Greece,
athletes ritually rubbed it over their body. In the Mediterranean (where
the olive tree is native) it has been used for medicinal, magical, and
an endless source of fascination due to the multiple benefits and uses.
An olive tree must grow for 15 years before it can bear fruit. However,
once they do so, olive tree's will continue to do so for hundreds of years.
How Olive Oil Soap Benefits You Skin
* Olive oil soap softens and smooths your skin. It is wonderful for dry and
sensitive skin because olive oil is a fantastic emollient.
*Olive oil is great for relieving the symptoms of skin diseases like
eczema and psoriasis (dry skin and itchiness).
*Olive oil will not clog your pores because it is non-greasy making it
great for people who suffer from acne.
*Olive oil helps work with the skin by helping your skins natural oils from
oxidizing -- which helps with cell regeneration.
*Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory properties which research shows is
good for healing skin abrasions, rashes and sunburn.
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