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olive oil
Olive oil is a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin E, in addition to being highly valued because it contains antioxidants and fatty acids, which makes it a highly moisturizing moisturizer, in addition to its ability to heal the effects of wounds, scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks, and the best way to use A heavy moisturizer like olive oil is applied to damp skin, and olive oil is a firm moisturizing moisturizer that remains moisturizing for a long time; This gives the skin the needed radiance and elasticity. [1]
Benefits of olive oil for acne
Olive oil contains great benefits for the skin, including:
- Accelerate the healing process of acne scars ; This is because it is a rich source of vital vitamins. [2]
- Protection from oxidative damage, by loading it in the form of phenolic compounds , such as Oleuropein, and Squalene , and these materials work to prevent oxidation. [2]
- Promote the healing process of acne scars , and even other skin diseases; This is because it is a rich source of anti-inflammatory [2].
- Avoid acne . Because it is a natural compound that does not contain ingredients that clog the pores of the skin, which makes it an ideal treatment for acne, if any. [2]
- Calms the skin and gives it the required elasticity and elasticity, in addition to it works to nourish it; It is a natural moisturizer or emollient. [2]
- Fighting acne scarring , in addition to fighting any other infections; This is because it contains polyphenols [3].
- Improving blood circulation in the skin; This is because it is a rich source of vitamin E, which in turn also works to regenerate tissue building, which leads to accelerate the healing process of acne scars , in addition to that the acid content of virgin olive oil is much lower than other types of it, which makes the chance of healing scars much greater; The acid content may irritate the skin and scars, not the other way around. [3]
General olive oil benefits
Olive oil contains many valuable health benefits, including: [4]
- Reducing blood pressure: It works to reduce blood pressure, and to reduce its high, especially for those who suffer from high blood pressure, although the researchers did not know the reason that leads to this result.
- Fighting breast cancer: olive oil contains phytochemicals found in plants, which in turn work to fight cancer cells effectively and inhibit the genes responsible for the emergence of cancer, as studies have shown.
- Fight against coronary heart disease: Eating a diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, as a study conducted in Italy showed that people who regularly consume olive oil in addition to leafy vegetables reduced their incidence of heart disease.
- Reducing the incidence of stroke: Eating two tablespoons of olive oil daily works to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks by increasing the flexibility in the arteries.
- Protection of red blood cells: The blood cells oxidize over time, which makes it one of the most common causes of signs of aging, and in turn olive oil contains a special type of polyphenol, which works to protect red blood cells from oxidation, Which preserves youth, and protects against heart disease, so it is recommended to add olive oil to salads of all kinds.
- Improving memory: Research has shown that people who frequently consume olive oil are less likely to suffer from memory loss than others when they age, and olive oil works to reverse the signs and effects of Alzheimer's disease.
- Lowering cholesterol levels: Olive oil reduces cholesterol levels in the blood by improving the metabolism process in the body, so it is preferable to replace saturated fat products with olive oil to maintain health, especially the heart.
- Relieving a cough: Taking a teaspoon of olive oil can relieve an irritated, dry cough.
- Getting rid of mouth odor: Olive oil helps to remove bad breath, by mixing a teaspoon of olive oil with a little lemon juice and eating it when you wake up in the morning.
- Preventing infections: Olive oil contains a substance called Oleocanthal, which is an anti-inflammatory compound that helps reduce redness and pain caused by infections.
- Delaying signs of aging: Olive oil contains vitamin E as mentioned, and antioxidants, which makes it an effective ingredient in combating and reducing the signs of aging, as applying it daily to the skin delays the appearance of wrinkles.
- Reducing the appearance of stretch marks: One of the benefits of great olive oil is to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, and massaging the skin with olive oil during pregnancy gives the skin the necessary elasticity, and reduces the risk of developing stretch marks, and it can also be used after pregnancy to reduce any stretch marks that have occurred. During pregnancy.
- Moisturizing hair: Olive oil can be used as a natural conditioner or conditioner for hair, as it has been used for centuries to maintain beauty by Cleopatra, as it nourishes and strengthens hair.
- Straighten curly hair: Curly and dry hair can be smoothed and straightened by applying a small amount of olive oil to the hair in the morning before combing it, as it works to calm unkempt hair.
Natural and homemade recipes
There are many natural medicinal olive oil recipes that are used to treat acne, including:
Olive oil and lemon juice
Lemon juice contains ascorbic acid (L-ascorbic), which works to shrink the pores of the skin, and antioxidants work to combat free radicals that cause acne , and the method of this recipe is: [5]
- the ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon of raw olive oil .
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
- Method of preparation and use:
- Mix 1/4 teaspoon of raw olive oil with 1/8 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Massage the area with the mixture in gentle, circular motions.
- Leave the mixture for 5-10 minutes, and then wash it off with water.
- Repeat the recipe daily to get the desired results, and to get more benefit, you can massage the area with a small amount of olive oil after completing the recipe.
Olive oil and baking soda
Baking soda is a natural exfoliant. It works to exfoliate the impurities that clog the pores of the skin, in addition to that it restores the pH balance of the skin, reduces swelling, as well as its ability to reduce the size of pimples, and the method of this recipe is: [5]
- the ingredients:
- A tablespoon of raw olive oil .
- A teaspoon of baking soda.
- Method of preparation and use:
- Mix a tablespoon of raw olive oil with a teaspoon of baking soda.
- Wash the skin with water, and add the recipe to damp skin.
- Massage the recipe on the skin for a few minutes, and then leave it for 10-20 minutes.
- Wash the area with lukewarm water, and pat dry gently.
- Repeat the recipe daily.
Olive oil and rose oil
Rose oil contains properties that enable it to provide the necessary nutrition for the skin, due to the ease of absorption of this oil, its ease of penetration into the skin cells, as well as it contains anti-inflammatory properties, as it also prevents scarring, and the method of this recipe is: [5]
- the ingredients:
- Two small spoons of olive oil .
- A teaspoon of rose oil.
- Method of preparation and use:
- Mix two teaspoons of olive oil with one teaspoon of rose oil.
- Apply the recipe to acne , and massage gently in circular motions.
- Leave the recipe for 5 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water.
- Repeat the recipe three times daily.
References
- ↑ "10 AMAZING NATURAL OILS THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE" , www.beautyandtips.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c Kushneet Kukreja (17-10-2017), "10 the Easy Ways To the Use the Olive OIL To Tweet Get the Rid Of Acne Scars" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b Michal Vilímovský (20-7-2016), "How To To Use For Acne by olive Oil Treatment" , Www.medlicker.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
- ↑ "45 OLIVE OIL BENEFITS FOR HEALTH, HAIR, SKIN AND OTHER THINGS" , www.beautyandtips.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b t "How To To the Use the Olive OIL For Acne" , Www.homeremediesforlife.com , 7-3-2017, Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
