The Beauty and Health Uses of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By Brandi Swieter

Rather than using vegetable oil or another fattening choice for foods, many people have turned to extra virgin olive oil thanks to its lower fat content and added benefits. This choice is the main one available that does not use chemicals and refining processes. The juice gets extracted straight from olives, making it one of the healthiest choices. People not only use it in their food, though; there are beauty and health uses for the substance.

Losing Weight

Some people use the oil when they want to lose weight. They replace fattening options, such as vegetable oil and butter, while cooking. This substitution has fewer calories and less fat than the other choices. It also has no carbohydrates. It can get added to nearly any food choices to spruce up the meal. 

Moisturizing the Skin

Just a few drops of this oil added with an essential oil, such as avocado or lavender, can help to keep the skin moisturized and smooth. It will protect the skin from sun damage and ensure it retains its elasticity. With premature aging prevented, anyone who uses a combination such as this can appear more youthful.

Fighting Disease

Disease takes over the body easily, especially without the proper antioxidants available to fight it off. Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants that other oil types don’t have. It helps to strengthen the immune system and keep illness at bay.

Hydrating Hair

This oil can hydrate the hair and give it a natural shine. Apply it to dry hair when styling to not only seal any split ends or reduce dandruff, but also shape the overall hairstyle. Hair tends to stay in place better with extra virgin olive oil, or other types of hair oil, within it.

Preventing Diabetes

Finding a way to balance the body’s insulin levels also provides the means to reduce high blood sugar. This process helps to prevent diabetes, or at least delay the onset. Olive oil contains ingredients that help to control insulin, making it the perfect catalyst for this process.

To gain the beauty and health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, people need to use it regularly. Always keep it stocked in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets for use for nearly anything. It fights disease, prevents diabetes, moisturizes the skin, hydrates hair, helps with weight loss, and more.

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