Olive Oil: This Wonder Oil May Benefit Your Hair And Skin
Olive oil is creating a
storm in kitchens across the world. Not only is it being used in wide number
of culinary preparations across various cuisines, but its healthful
properties are being talked about by various health enthusiasts. The fat that
is obtained after crushing olives is what is termed as olive oil. It
complements a lot with delights like salads and pastas and is quite enjoyed for
its pungent flavour. The numerous benefits that it comes with is not only when
it is consumed in dishes etc., but it is also when applied topically on skin
and hair. In a lot of homemade massage treatments, olive oil is used as a
common base, and it is then combined with various essential oils.
Here's how olive oil massage for hair can
benefit you:
Improves Hair Quality
If you happen to be one of those who is always in quest for remedies for dandruff
and itchy scalp, then this wonder oil is definitely for you. A good hair
massage with olive oil may help keep dry and flaky scalp at bay. Dry and flaky
scalp can turn out to be quite annoying and embarrassing as dry scalp often
results in dandruff. Olive oil massage works by moisturising and conditioning
the dry scalp and hair. A good massage can retain the moisture that our hair
needs to grow and sustain. You can use this easy home remedy in the comforts of
your home by just using few basic ingredients. Use olive oil as a base
component and combine it with essential oil of your choice. Mix both the
ingredients well and using your fingertips; massage the oil into your scalp,
but in circular motion. The hair massage will not only benefit your hair, but
will also give you a soothing and relaxed feeling. Allow this mixture to stay
for around 15 minutes and wash it off using a mild shampoo. This olive oil
massage may help retain the lost sheen of your tresses.
May Relieve Pain And Swelling
As per Ayurveda, olive oil is quite often used in India for medicinal
purposes. Olive oil massage is used as therapy and is known to provide relief
from inflammation, swelling, aches and muscle spasms. A lot of people suffer
from the problem of frequent muscle sprains and cramps. Though medication can
come to great help, but a massage therapy could possibly provide quick relief
from the painful condition. Various pain killers may provide you with temporary
relief; however, the proper nourishing would only be possible with the help of
a good massage. If you have a problem with the strong and pungent aroma of
olive oil, then you can mix it with some aromatic essential oil of your choice.
In order to get efficient results, one must pair the olive oil massage with
yoga exercises for joints.
Keeps Dry Skin At Bay
Winter is here and along with it comes the problem of dry and flaky skin. The
harsh weather can take a toll on your skin health to a great extent. So, in
order to cope with it, it is essential to follow a skin care regime that can
provide you with effective results. One such natural home remedy that may do
wonders for your skin health is olive oil massage. The benefits of olive oil
massage on skin are aplenty. Not only does it help in keeping dry skin at bay,
but also nourishes the skin from within, giving you a soft and supple skin. If
you wish to make the most of this home remedy, you can also mix olive oil with
vitamin E oil, which is again a perfect ingredient for skin care. While
massaging, an addition of vitamin E capsule in olive oil could provide with
great results.
So, what are you waiting for? Bring olive oil to your rescue and make it a part of you winter skin care rituals. If you know of more such ways of including olive oil in beauty care regime, do let us know in the comments section below.
(Source
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