Olive Oil and Lavender Cleanser and Face Cream….

Olive Oil and Lavender Cleanser and Face Cream….

Olive Oil is one of my favorite oils to use in my homemade moisturizers and cleansers. It is so healthy for the skin and hair! It is packed full of antioxidants and vitamins. Vitamin A is a healing and rebuilding vitamin found in olive oil. It helps your cells to repair and renew. It is awesome for preventing the signs of aging. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals. It is one of many antioxidants that olive oil contains. One of the most potent antioxidant in olive oil is hydroxytyrosol. It is very rare and is easily absorbed into the body through the skin. Antioxidants are so important because they go after free radicals which cause cancer and aging.

Antioxidants are a good thing. Due to the large amount of antioxidants in olive oil it is very anti inflammatory, making it an excellent choice for people with sensitive skin.

It might seem scary to put oil on your skin, especially if you are oily or deal with breakouts. Olive oil’s molecular structure is similar to the oil the skin produces so when you cleanse with it or use it as a moisturizer the skin does not feel like it has been stripped and there is no need for the skin to over produce oil. Also olive oil is able to penetrate clogged pores and dissolve the clog. As well known dermatologist Dr. Perricone says “like dissolves like”.

If you are new to making your own skin care olive oil is an easy place to start. Olive oil can be used by itself to cleanse the skin. It is an excellent eye make up remover! You can apply a thin layer on your skin for a moisturizer as well. Add essential oils to it for even more benefit. Lavender smells amazing when mixed with olive oil. It is one of my favorite scents.

1. Stick with organic.
2. Always get Extra Virgin. This means it has been processed the least and is more pure.
3. Look for “cold pressed”. This simply means that there was no heat involved in extracting the oil from the olive. The benefits of most oils, including essential oils can be lost if exposed to heat.

I love THIS olive oil.

Remember, it takes sometimes a month or more to see the results of any new product you are using. If you are dealing with specific issues such as acne, eczema, sensitivity or excessive dryness check out my post on 10 DIY Skin Serums. This post has lots of info. on specific oils that can be used for specific skin ailments.

xx, Jenni

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