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Hello! From this article you will learn about the beneficial properties of olive oil for the face, in what cases it is used and how to prepare masks based on it at home.

The olive tree in the Mediterranean is called the “eternal tree”, as some species reach an age of more than a thousand years. The value of the crop lies in the fruits from which valuable oil is extracted. The product is widely used in cooking, dietetics and cosmetology. And for facial skin that requires rejuvenation and a beautiful, well-groomed appearance, oil is an indispensable product.

The benefits and harms of olive oil for the face

Beneficial features

The invaluable effect of the “elixir of youth” on facial skin is due to its rich chemical composition. It includes:

• unsaturated fatty acids;
• vitamins A, E, C, B3, K;
• phytosterols, squalene.

Useful elements	What are they influenced by?
Vitamin E	maintains the body's hormonal balance. Slows down aging, participates in cell regeneration, and has a lifting effect. Tocopherol promotes the removal of toxins and waste, which has a beneficial effect on facial skin. Thanks to it, acne reduces, wounds heal, and go away.
Vitamin A	Gives elasticity to the skin, makes the oval of the face more toned, therefore it is part of the components of anti-aging cosmetics. Helps reduce pain, participates in the treatment of psoriasis and acne. Scaly, keratinized skin is a sign of a lack of retinol.
Monounsaturated fatty acids	normalize metabolic processes, improve the tone of the dermis.
Oleic acid, making up 70% of all components of olive oil	rejuvenates the skin by renewing the intercellular substance. The synthesis of elastin and collagen is activated, moisture is retained. Acids reduce the risk of sunburn by reflecting ultraviolet radiation.
Omega-6	maintains vascular tone, resists stress and depression, which worsens the general condition of the body, including the skin of the face. She is aging and becoming dull.
Omega-3	suppresses excessive immune activity, preventing allergic rashes. Takes part in the fight against infections and chronic dermatitis.
Phytosterols	support the structure, restore the barrier properties of cells, and prevent the development of oncology. Thanks to this plant compound, olive oil slows down the aging of existing collagen fibers and stimulates the production of new ones, thereby rejuvenating the skin of the face.
Squalene	helps transport other beneficial substances into the deeper layers of the skin. Promotes the regeneration process and smoothes out wrinkles. Due to its ability to retain moisture, it warns. Acts as an antioxidant, binds up to a quarter of all free radicals and prevents the secretions of the sebaceous glands from oxidizing. Plant squalene is a preventative agent that suppresses skin cancer and the development of dermatitis.

Olive oil for facial skin is indicated for the following negative factors:

• withering, dryness, loss of elasticity;
• inflammatory rashes;
• unfavorable environmental situation;
• prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

Olive oil is used for rejuvenation, cell regeneration, to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation, and dullness of the skin.

The benefits of a natural product are obvious. Olive oil does not contain harmful preservatives and fragrances that are added to factory-made cosmetics. It is used for any problem, including problematic and sensitive ones. The most valuable is considered to be unrefined, cold-pressed oil.

Harm of olive oil for the face

Olive oil is considered a hypoallergenic product, but there are still rare cases of individual intolerance. Before using it, you need to test a small amount on an area of ​​sensitive skin (on the bend of the elbow, behind the ear) and observe the reaction.

Even with such a healthy product as olive oil, it is important to exercise caution and adhere to a number of recommendations.

1. For skin with enlarged pores, use the oil with caution: after first cleansing the face and exposing the pores to tightening agents.
2. If you use olive oil on inflamed skin for more than three weeks, the sebaceous glands will become clogged and blackheads will form.
3. It is not recommended to combine oil with other cosmetics. It may react with the components of creams or create an additional film on the face, which will negatively affect the skin.

Recipes for face masks with olive oil

Cosmetics based on olive extract are popular among women of all ages. Masks are not difficult to make, as the components are readily available and inexpensive. Self-made masks solve problems no worse than factory-made cosmetics. The natural product gently smoothes, moisturizes and protects skin of any type. It should be noted that the use of such masks for oily skin is permissible if the product contains fruit or lactic acid.

To achieve the effect, you must follow the following procedure for using masks:

1. Remove decorative cosmetics and other skin contaminants.
2. Apply the scrub, massaging your face for 4-5 minutes.
3. Apply the cosmetic product using light tapping movements.
4. It is recommended to stay with the applied mask for no more than half an hour.
5. Rinse off the product with warm water, after adding citric acid to it.

Masks for dry skin

For oily skin

Name	Instructions
Matting	You need to take 30 g of olive oil, add 10 ml of tomato juice (preferably homemade). The mask tightens the skin and regulates sebum production.
With clay	Combine 20 g of white clay and lemon juice, 30 g of olive oil. Mix thoroughly and apply to face. The mixture tightens enlarged pores, mattifies and whitens the skin.
Carrot	Warmed sour cream (30 g) is mixed with baker's yeast (20 g). Grate medium carrots on a fine grater. Combine all ingredients and add 2 drops of lemon juice. The product eliminates, removes swelling and inflammation.

For sensitive skin

Olive oil is hypoallergenic, so it can be used on very sensitive skin.

Masks made from the following ingredients are suitable:

1. A small slice of grated banana, ¼ of a mashed banana, a small amount of olive oil.
2. 30 g each and olive oil, 2 tbsp. l. chopped fresh.
3. 30 g each of olive oil and peppermint.
4. Half a kiwi, 30 g green clay, 20 g olive oil.
5. 60 g of chopped cabbage leaves and the same amount of olive oil.

These masks soothe the skin and relieve irritation. Reduce vascular network (), tone the skin.

Nourishing and moisturizing masks for normal skin

Name	Instructions
With oat flakes	Grind 60 g of flakes or use oatmeal. Add 20 g of honey and butter. After 2-3 procedures, the skin looks well-groomed and rejuvenated.
Fruity	Take 30 g of olive oil and heavy cream. Add your choice of apricot, peach, watermelon, melon or grape pulp. Thanks to fruit acids, the metabolic processes of epidermal cells are improved, the acid-base balance is restored, tone and tone are improved.
Vegetable	Mix a teaspoon of chopped cucumbers and zucchini with a tablespoon of warm olive oil. The mask moisturizes, refreshes, smoothes out fine wrinkles.

Honey and olive oil are suitable for all skin types. These two products effectively perform the function of protecting against an aggressive external environment, treating sensitive and cleansing oily skin, and participating in the processes of regeneration and moisturizing of epidermal cells.

The lack of subcutaneous fat and eyelid mobility causes the appearance of facial wrinkles, primarily in the area.

Eye masks

Name	Instructions
With vitamin E	The contents of a vitamin E gelatin capsule are combined with 30 g of olive oil. Apply the mixture to the skin of the eyelids using light patting movements. After 20 minutes, remove excess with a paper napkin. The skin is rejuvenated and tightened. It is recommended to repeat the mask daily for 2 weeks.
With lemon	To eliminate wrinkles and dark spots, just add 2 drops of lemon juice to 30 g of oil.
With asparagus juice	Removes and relieves swelling with a mixture made from 30 g of olive oil and the same amount of asparagus juice.
With rendered pork fat	For dryness and irritation of the epidermis, olive oil is mixed with rendered pork fat in a 1:2 ratio.

Makeup removal

Apply a couple of drops of oil to a cotton pad and remove makeup.

This natural makeup remover will not damage the skin's epidermis. It is worth noting that removing makeup with oil is no worse than using a professional product.

Application and rules for using olive oil for facial skin

Effect of use

You can use olive oil for the face in its pure form or with the addition of other components, pharmaceutical products, and herbal raw materials. The use of supplements depends on the desired goal and skin type. For example, oily skin requires the presence of fruit or fermented milk components in olive oil-based products.

When using olive oil, the face becomes:

• moisturized;
• fit, elastic;
• without inflammation, dermatitis;
• with smooth, even skin without wrinkles or flaking;
• with an even tone;
• no pigmentation, acne.

The effect obtained is influenced not only by the composition of the components and the frequency of cosmetic procedures, but also by the choice of a suitable oil for facial skin care.

How to choose the right olive oil

The best olive oil is pressed from olives grown in Greece, Italy, Spain, and Tunisia. To prevent oxidation, the product must be purchased in a dark glass container. Olive oil should be unrefined, first pressed, as it retains the beneficial elements. You should not make a purchase in a large package; the shelf life will expire before the oil is used.

High-quality olive oil should not display the word “mix” on the label. This means that there are other additives in the olive extract. The most suitable product for facial skin care is the product labeled “extra virgin” with an acidity of 0.8%.

Rules for using olive oil

In its pure form, olive oil is used morning and evening to moisturize. Before use, it is recommended to warm it up and apply it to the skin of the face and eyelids with light massage movements. Alternatively, you can use a cotton pad soaked in olive extract. After 20 minutes, remove excess with a paper towel. If the skin is very dry, leave the product overnight.

Olive oil, similar in composition to subcutaneous lard, does not form a film on the skin, but is absorbed, delivering nutrients to the deep layers of the dermis.

Warm oil is a good cleanser. It can be used to remove decorative cosmetics.

Olive oil is included in industrial creams, balms, and shower gels. Such cosmetics should be used with caution, as they contain components harmful to the skin - chemical dyes, alcohol, paraffin, mineral oils made from petroleum products. It is recommended to purchase cosmetics with olive oil in specialized stores or pharmacies. It’s better to avoid synthetic fillers and use 100 percent natural olive oil.

UV protection

Before going to the beach, use olive oil instead of sunscreen. It protects the skin from burns and lies smoothly.

Acne treatment

Beat in the oil by tapping your fingers on problem areas of the dermis. Then you need to lie down, covering your face with a towel. After a few minutes, wash with warm water. The procedure is carried out 2 times a day for a week. After the recommended period, pimples will disappear and acne will decrease.

For lip care

The delicate skin of the lips quickly reacts to adverse weather conditions. Temperature changes, frost, heat, wind make them dry. To prevent cracks from forming, lubricate your lips with olive oil throughout the day.

Olive oil scrub

Starting from the age of 25, it is recommended to use olive oil for the face daily for two weeks at intervals of a month. The product nourishes and moisturizes the skin, prolonging youth and health.

Castor and olive oil for facial cleansing

Olive oil has gained popularity in many countries around the world due to its healing and rejuvenating properties. Many body and hair products contain natural olive oil, which significantly increases the effect of the procedures. Also, traditional medicine offers many simple recipes based on it for women who want to look young and well-groomed.

Cosmetic olive oil for face

Sensitive facial skin needs special, gentle and vitamin-rich care. Olive oil fats, as scientists from France have discovered, are identical to sebum produced by the skin of the human body. Thanks to this, olive oil has many advantages over other means: it soothes irritation and inflammatory processes in the layers of the dermis, moisturizes and eliminates dryness and redness. The mask is applied for 10-40 minutes, depending on the recipe.

Important! Warm olive oil can be used as a product, as it removes makeup well and restores freshness to the skin.

Benefit

Benefits of olive oil lies in its rich chemical composition, consisting of many vitamins B, E, K, D and antioxidants, which increase tone and remove harmful toxins that accumulate over time in cells. Olive oil contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. They are able to form a kind of breathable film on the skin, which will preserve the skin when directly exposed to ultraviolet rays or at low temperatures.

Also, the great benefits of olive oil come from such components as trace elements of iron, copper, calcium, and phospholipids, which are responsible for metabolic processes.

Natural olive oil can become the main skin care product for the face, neck and entire body; it will preserve youth for a long time, cope with most skin problems and allow it to look attractive.

Olive oil contains the well-known vitamin E- an immunomodulator that prevents the formation of free radicals in cells, which in turn interferes with the surface of the skin. The product is saturated with iron elements, which stimulates blood circulation and helps saturate cells with oxygen. Thanks to this action, masks with “liquid gold” can restore youth to the skin, smooth out fine expression wrinkles and reduce the depth of age-related changes.

Harm

Negative consequences from the use of “liquid gold” can only be identified if the indications for use are violated or if the technology for making face masks is incorrect. Adolescence may be contraindications. On young faces, this is fraught with the formation of blockage of the sebaceous glands and the formation of blackheads.

Also, harm from this type of mask can occur if you are overly fond of applying it frequently to oily skin types or if you keep the product on the skin for more than 40 minutes. Excess fat will upset the balance of the skin and create blockages in the glands.

Mask recipes

Before choosing one or another recipe, you first need to decide on the type of skin on your face, because for each case there are specific options.

Important! You should not get too carried away with moisturizing oily skin with oil, so as not to clog the sebaceous ducts and lead to additional problems.

For dry skin

Consider a few simple recipes that eliminate dryness and flaking, which are not difficult to make at home:

• Mix 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil with 1 teaspoon of fresh aloe juice. Add 3-4 drops of liquid vitamin E and an egg yolk to the mixture for better effect. Next, apply the mask to clean, dry skin and hold for 20 minutes. After this, rinse off all residues under running warm water.
• Take 1 tbsp. spoon of full-fat cottage cheese, knead it well and combine with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until smooth. Gently apply to skin and leave on for 15 minutes.
• For the next option, you will need a small piece of banana pulp; you need to thoroughly mash it into a paste and squeeze it into it for 1 hour. a spoonful of fresh lemon juice. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin for 15 minutes. It whitens, moisturizes and cleanses the skin well.

For oily and combination skin

Pure olive oil is not recommended for oily skin., it is advisable to dilute it with ingredients that remove fat and greasiness. The following recipes are suitable for fatty types:

• Finely chop a cabbage leaf, take 3 tbsp. l. component. Add 3 tbsp. spoons of olive oil and stir thoroughly. Apply the composition for 15 minutes to achieve tightened and elastic skin.
• Rice or oat flour, or white clay in the amount of 1 tbsp. spoon mix with 1 tbsp. l. oils Apply to the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

For combination skin, prepare the following mask: take oatmeal, then finely chop the dill and add oil. Take 1 tbsp of all ingredients. l. Apply the mixture to your face for 20 minutes, then rinse off under running water.

For normal skin

For normal skin, you can use the following recipe: grate half a fresh cucumber on a fine grater and squeeze out the resulting juice. Add 1 tsp to the cucumber pulp. sour milk and the same amount of olive oil. The resulting product should be applied to the face for 15 minutes and rinsed off with cool water.

For aging skin

You can refresh your skin with this mask:

• Grind a quarter of the lemon along with the skin.
• Add one yolk and a teaspoon of olive oil.
• Mix the ingredients with oatmeal until a paste forms.
• Apply to face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse.

Around eyes

For wrinkles in the area around the eyes, prepare the following lotions to smooth out crow's feet and facial reticulation: take a cotton pad and soak it in oil preheated in a water bath. The lotion is placed on the eyelids and kept there for 20 minutes. Next, blot with dry wipes. These lotions can be combined with other oils, for example, flaxseed or sea buckthorn, and you can also add fresh fruit juice to them.

On the forehead

Wrinkles on the forehead require increased smoothing and nutrition. In this case, this recipe will come in handy: 1 tbsp. l. combine natural honey with 1 tbsp. l. oil, then add 1 tsp. lard and benzoya tincture. The mask should be applied for 20 minutes.

Best olive oil for wrinkles

How to choose?

When choosing a product, pay attention to the bottle in which it is sold - it should only be glass, not plastic. Next, study the label: oleic acid should be at least 55%, the acid number should be no more than 1.5, and the mass fraction of moisture should be close to 0.1%. Place the purchased product in the refrigerator; white flakes will settle at the bottom of the bottle of a quality product.

Natural (virgin) and extra-natural

Extra virgin and extra-natural oils are considered the most natural and healthy. This is an unrefined, cold-pressed oil, essentially represented by the juice of pressed fruits, without the use of chemical additives. It has a tart taste with bitterness and a greenish tint. In this oil, all useful microelements and vitamins are preserved as much as possible, so the benefits from it will be the highest.

For Tan

To get a beautiful, even tan and not dry out your body skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, you can apply a little olive oil to your skin. It will effectively retain moisture inside, remove harmful substances from within and resist dry skin. In summer, olive oil is an excellent alternative to many tanning creams, while it is absolutely safe for the body and does not cause allergic reactions.

Every woman strives to look young and charming, to have an even complexion without wrinkles and age spots. For facial skin care, especially after 25 years, olive oil is a good choice - a natural product rich in vitamins, which has not for nothing earned the name “Liquid Gold”. Various types of masks and lotions will help cope with skin problems and restore health if proper care is not enough.

Olive oil has been used for cosmetology purposes since time immemorial. Many centuries ago, people discovered that this miraculous remedy can heal wounds, smooth out wrinkles, rejuvenate the skin and prevent its aging. Now in cosmetology, many creams, shampoos, ointments, and balms are made based on olive oil.

In this article we will talk in detail about how to use olive product for facial skin.

Benefits for facial skin

Recently, scientists have come to the conclusion that olive oil contains fats that, in their chemical structure, are very similar to substances secreted by human sebum. It is thanks to these fats that olive oil penetrates even the smallest pores without any problems and improves the condition of the skin.

Did you know? is the only safe product on which you can fry meat and vegetables. Seed oils tend to oxidize at high temperatures due to the high content of unsaturated fatty acids. While the olive product can easily withstand high temperatures and does not damage the gastric mucosa after heat treatment.

This cold-pressed olive tree product contains monounsaturated fats, phospholipids, fatty acids, squalene, as well as many vitamins and minerals (,).

Thanks to such a variety of beneficial substances, olive oil can work wonders on even the most problematic skin. It is ideal for caring for dry, sensitive and aging skin.

It is not for nothing that olive oil has been called “liquid gold” for many centuries. In addition to its culinary benefits, this herbal product contributed to the rejuvenation of the skin of many ancient Greek ladies.
In more detail, the benefits of “liquid gold” depend on the presence of many useful components in it:

1. - without his participation it is difficult to imagine normal, young and healthy skin. It is thanks to tocopherol that cell renewal processes occur, thus the skin is constantly rejuvenated.
2. - natural skin moisturizer. Retinol promotes blood flow to the upper layer of the epidermis, due to which skin metabolic processes return to normal. In addition, for various mechanical damage to the skin, retinol promotes rapid tissue regeneration and rapid healing of wounds.
3. Phospholipids- without these esters, the skin cannot remain young for a long time. The fact is that phospholipids play an important role in the construction of cell membranes. And you probably know that without constant renewal of skin cells, it will age.
4. Squalene- a moisturizing component that actively participates in the metabolic processes of facial skin.
5. Unsaponifiables- very useful for irritable and aging skin, as they help soothe and restore it. One of the most well-known substances in this series are carotenoids, which protect the skin from dermatitis and prevent the development of inflammatory processes in the epidermis.
6. Calcium, iron and copper- important natural minerals that neutralize all harmful substances on the skin, which, by the way, contribute to the rapid aging of the skin.

Olive oil can be used not only for preventive purposes. It will also play an important role in sunburn, insect bites, mechanical damage to the epidermis, inflammatory processes, etc.

Important! Using olive oil on your face too often can cause your skin to feel dry.

Which olive oil is best for the face?

If you buy olive oil with the intention of applying it to your facial skin, then you need to choose a fresh and high-quality product. When purchasing, pay attention to the following nuances:

1. Buy a product whose manufacturing date is as close as possible to the date of the current day.
2. It is best to choose a product that is contained in a dark glass container. Transparent containers allow sunlight to pass through, which “kills” some beneficial substances.
3. Buy only cold-pressed oils, as they contain the maximum amount of vitamins and other beneficial compounds. Bottles containing such products should say “extra virgin”.
4. “Liquid gold” should not be stored for more than 6 months, since after this period many of its beneficial properties are lost.

And remember that the olive pressing product should be stored in a dark place. Glass containers must be tightly sealed. Storage temperature should not exceed 20°C.

Is it possible to wipe your face with olive oil in its pure form?

Olive oil in its pure form is recommended for people with dry and aging skin. This product should be applied to the skin of the face in the morning and evening. Before use, the product is heated, then a cotton swab is soaked in it and applied to the epidermis. After 15-20 minutes, you need to wash your face with warm water.

If you have problems with dry skin, then the oil should be applied in its pure form half an hour before bedtime, but should not be washed off.

It is important to note that olive oil in its pure form will bring great benefits to people who apply it daily for preventive purposes to their facial skin. This healing product helps moisturize, cleanse and heal the skin.

Recipes for use

“Liquid gold” can be used for a variety of cosmetic purposes. You can use it to prepare masks, homemade creams, and scrubs. Below we will talk about the most effective recipes based on olive products for problematic facial skin.

Lotions for the skin around the eyes

If you have started to notice insidious and unsightly “crow’s feet” in the eye area, then you need to try making lotions based on “liquid gold”. Experts recommend doing such lotions every evening before bed.

Olive oil must first be heated, then soak two cotton swabs in it and place them near the eyes for 30-40 minutes. Of course, it is best to leave such lotions on for the whole night, then the effect will be several times stronger.

Did you know? Some olive trees can continue their life cycle for about 1,500 years!

Cosmetologists also recommend trying lotions based on an olive product with the addition of fruits, or. These ingredients will have a beneficial effect on dry and aging skin, remove wrinkles, and regenerate the upper layer of the epidermis.

To moisturize dry facial skin

In order to enrich the skin with vitamins, moisturize and tone them, You can prepare this mask: 2 tbsp. l. fruit or vegetable pulp (can be prepared using , , ) mixed with a tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mask daily before bed for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Such procedures will help normalize dry epidermis.

Exists another mask option, which will help not only moisturize the skin, but also soften and remove excess wrinkles. To prepare, you need to take one, one tablespoon and one, as well as 1.5 tbsp. l. olive product.

The resulting consistency is applied to the skin of the face every 2-3 days before bedtime for 20-30 minutes. If desired, you can add a little honey to the base of the mask, which will help rejuvenate the epidermal tissue.

For oily skin

To care for oily and problematic skin, there are several recipes for face masks based on olive oil:

1. Take orange or grape juice, starch and olive processing product in equal quantities and mix thoroughly. Apply the resulting consistency to the face daily for 5-10 minutes.
2. Grind one medium carrot, add a tablespoon of olive oil and one egg white (pre-beaten). Leave the resulting consistency for 30-40 minutes, then apply to problem areas for 10 minutes. This mask vitaminizes and regenerates problematic epidermis.
3. Take equal proportions of the product from olive, oatmeal and kefir and beat everything thoroughly until smooth. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and mix again. Apply to face daily for 5-10 minutes. Such procedures tone the epidermal tissue and also improve the function of sebum (the skin becomes less oily).

For sensitive skin care

To moisturize, vitaminize and soothe sensitive and delicate skin, you need to prepare the following mask: make a paste of one medium cucumber and banana and add 2 tbsp. l. olive oil; mix everything until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Apply to skin every evening before bed for 15-25 minutes.

For chapped and chapped lips

To eliminate the problem of chapped lips, you need 1 tbsp. l. “liquid gold” add a teaspoon of sugar. Sugar promotes exfoliation of dead epidermis and hydration. A combination of olive oil and sugar is applied to the lips every morning and evening. By the way, in this way you can protect yourself from chapped lips in the autumn-spring period.

To remove makeup

Olive oil will help remove makeup without any problems. To do this, the olive product must be applied to the palms and then rubbed over their entire area. Next, place your palms on your eyes and hold them there for 10-15 seconds. After this procedure, makeup can be removed using a cotton swab or paper napkin. The oil will effectively remove makeup from the skin, and it will be very easy to remove.

Important! If you experience an allergic reaction to olive oil, you should consult a doctor. He will advise you on the advisability of further use of this product.

Another option for removing makeup: apply “liquid gold” to a cotton swab, and then remove any remaining makeup using circular movements around the eyes.

But, according to experts, the most effective way to remove makeup from the face is the following: olive, castor and almond oils are mixed in equal proportions and boiled in a water bath for 10-15 minutes; Next, you need to wait for the liquid to cool, and only then wash off the makeup using a cotton swab.

Cleansing scrub

A cleansing facial scrub is prepared using olive oil. It is important to note that the salt for such a scrub must be natural and not contain various dyes.

To prepare, you need to take 1 tsp. (without a slide) sea salt and 1 tbsp. l. oil product and mix a little. Then immediately apply to the face and rub in circular movements for 3-5 minutes. After this, you need to wash your face with warm water and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to your face.

To prepare an effective anti-aging mask against wrinkles, you must have the following ingredients: natural cucumber juice, mineral water, finely ground sea salt, rose and olive oil. 4 tbsp. l. Mix cucumber juice with the same amount of mineral water and add a small handful of salt.

Wait until the salt dissolves, then add 3 tbsp. l. olive oil and a few drops of rose. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is formed.

Place the finished product in a jar, which is hermetically sealed with a lid. Store the product in the refrigerator. Apply to face three times a day for 15-20 minutes. By the way, such a mask can be used instead of the usual moisturizing or toning cream.

Can there be harm?

Everyone knows about the benefits of olive product. But you should also understand the contraindications and dangers of this cosmetic product. Experts note that if olive oil is used sparingly and for its intended purpose, then it cannot cause any harm. In some cases, allergic reactions may occur. To avoid a rash on the skin of your face, you must first test olive oil on your wrist.

Did you know? Freshly picked olives are not suitable for human consumption. They contain a bitter substance, oleuropein, which is removed from the fruit by preserving it in sea salt. By the way, oleuropein is a very valuable substance; in medicine it is used as a means to lower blood pressure.

Always follow the recommendations for preparing masks for different types of epidermis, otherwise you may end up doing more harm than good. Also, do not forget that masks based on “liquid gold” should not be kept on your face for too long. It is best to wash them off with warm water 40 minutes after application.

To ensure that olive oil brings you only great benefits and no harm, follow these helpful tips:

1. Those with oily epidermis are advised to keep the masks on for no longer than 10 minutes. Such masks should contain (for the best effect) cucumber, protein, and green tea.
2. You can smear your face with olive oil every day, but not longer than 14 days, otherwise it will become addictive. After a fourteen-day course, a two-week break is recommended.
3. Masks based on fruit pulp can be used no more than 1-2 times a week.
4. An important point is the choice of high-quality “liquid gold”. It is best to buy a Greek product that has been cold-pressed.
5. Experts note that it is not advisable to add it to the base of face masks. It is better to replace it with orange, which has similar components, but is less acidic and harsh.

Now you know the benefits of olive oil and how to use it to maintain normal facial skin. Useful nutrients of “liquid gold” will help you stay young and beautiful, despite your biological age.

Today we’ll talk about how to use olive oil on the face for wrinkles and other age-related skin changes. The beneficial properties of this product were known back in the Ancient World. It is no coincidence that the Greeks called it “liquid gold” and “elixir of longevity.” Today, olive extract is widely used in cosmetology. Leading companies use it to create prestigious lines of cosmetics for the care of mature skin. However, olive oil for wrinkles can be used to heal and rejuvenate facial skin at home, preparing all kinds of masks, scrubs, peelings, lotions and compresses based on it.

Cosmetic properties of olive oil

The product is a storehouse of vitamins, acids and nutrients that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, as well as hair and nails.

• It contains large amounts of vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties. Tocopherol slows down the aging process of the skin, smoothes out fine wrinkles, and helps maintain facial contours.
• Vitamin A relieves inflammation, promotes rapid healing, and has regenerative properties.
• Iron increases blood circulation, enriches epithelial cells with oxygen, so that facial skin takes on a fresh and rested appearance.
• Vitamin D accelerates metabolism, strengthens the protective functions of the skin against external factors such as sun rays, cold, wind, frost.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids, the content of which olive oil is a leader among other products, have a moisturizing effect, which mature skin needs.

Proper use of olive oil

• The first and main rule is that for the preparation of masks, scrubs and compresses, you must use only natural, first cold-pressed products.
• The oil is considered a hypoallergenic product, however, before using it for the first time, it is recommended to conduct a simple test. Place a little oil on your wrist and wait 15 minutes. If there is no allergic reaction on the skin in the form of redness, itching, burning, then the product can be safely used in cosmetic procedures.
• Masks with olive extract need to be kept on the face for a certain amount of time. It all depends on your skin type. For normal and combined, 30 minutes is enough. For those with oily skin, 10 minutes will be enough. But for women with dry skin, the time to use masks can vary from half an hour to 6-8 hours.
• Masks based on olive oil should be applied in a course, which usually lasts three weeks. This is due to one property of the product: when applied to the skin, a protective film is formed, which reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the epidermis and clogs the pores.
• For women with oily skin, cosmetologists recommend using the oil in combination with lemon juice or fermented milk products.
• Be sure to wash the mask off your face with warm water and then wipe with a damp cloth. Only after this can you apply the cream.

Olive oil masks for wrinkles around the eyes

As usual, the first wrinkles on the face appear in the corners of the eyes, where the skin is thinnest. They are often also called “crow's feet.” Anti-wrinkle olive oil will help make them less noticeable. Let us remind you that it is rich in antioxidants, which slow down the aging process of the body. To do this, you will need to warm the product to a comfortable temperature, dip a cotton pad in it and apply it to the skin of the eyelids for a quarter of an hour. At the end of the procedure, carefully remove any remaining oil.

Below are recipes for masks for the skin around the eyes, where olive oil is combined with other ingredients.

1. A mixture of olive oil and vitamin E is ideal for skin rejuvenation. You need to thoroughly mix a tablespoon of the product with a few drops of vitamin E and apply it to the skin around the eyes. You can gently massage so that the mask is better absorbed. It is advisable to repeat the procedure every day.
2. Add lemon juice to the preheated oil, 2-3 drops will be enough. Apply the mixture around the eyes using light patting movements. After a quarter of an hour, remove the remaining mask with a damp cloth. This recipe will help visually remove dark circles under the eyes.
3. Olive oil with lemon juice and yolk perfectly tightens the skin of the eyelids, makes crow's feet less noticeable and effectively fights pigmentation around the eyes.
4. One of the age-related changes in facial skin is a feeling of dryness and tightness around the eyes. This problem can be easily eliminated using an olive extract product with the addition of melted pork fat. It will be enough to soften the skin with this mixture every other day.

You can use olive oil against wrinkles around the eyes not only to prepare masks, but also cleansing tonics and lotions.

For this you will need:

• a tablespoon of fresh cucumber juice;
• a quarter glass of mineral water;
• a couple of drops of rose oil;
• tablespoon olive extract.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Since the product consists only of natural products, it must be stored in the refrigerator. Use every day to remove eye makeup.

Rejuvenating face masks based on olive oil

There are a great many recipes for caring for aging skin, where one of the ingredients is olive oil. Here are just a few that have received the most praise.

1. With yogurt and yeast. All components are used in equal proportions. Yeast is first diluted in the fermented milk product, after half an hour the remaining ingredients are added: butter, carrot juice and lemon juice. The mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied to the face, paying special attention to the skin around the eyes. After a quarter of an hour, the mask can be washed off with warm running water.
2. With white clay. To prepare the cosmetic product you will need 2 tbsp. spoons of clay, the same amount of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply to the skin. After 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly. Afterwards, you can use a moisturizer or wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in low-fat milk, paying special attention to the skin around the eyes.
3. Curd mask. Much has been said and written about the rejuvenating properties of this fermented milk product, which instantly removes wrinkles. Place 2 tbsp in a deep bowl. spoons of cottage cheese, add 30 ml of the main component and the yolk. It is important that the mixture has a uniform consistency. Therefore, you can rub it through a fine strainer or beat it with a blender. Like any mask, apply to the skin and after 15 minutes, rinse with water. You can use a contrasting wash, which will give your face a fresh, rested look.
4. Banana. This tropical fruit is often used to prepare masks for facial wrinkles. Carefully chop half a banana, add 5 ml of olive extract, chicken egg white and a little freshly squeezed carrot juice. After mixing, apply the product to the skin. The mask will give your face a healthy, radiant look and make wrinkles less noticeable. To tighten the facial contour, this procedure must be repeated in courses.

Face and body scrub with olive oil

As mentioned above, the product contains calciferol (vitamin D), which has exfoliating properties. Due to this, olive extract is often used to prepare all kinds of scrubs. Here are just a couple of recipes.

1. Add lemon zest and 200 g sea salt to 200 ml olive oil.
2. Mix two or three tablespoons of liquid honey with a glass of the main ingredient and a glass of cane sugar.

The product can be used while taking a shower. It is applied to the face, except the skin around the eyes, and the body, distributed with light massaging movements. The scrub has a tonic and cleansing effect, effectively fights wrinkles, and can also be used as an anti-cellulite agent.

Olive oil facial compress

This procedure is perfect for aging and aging skin. Compresses cleanse the skin, moisturize, relieve inflammation, remove fine wrinkles and help smooth out deeper wrinkles. To carry out the procedure, you will need a fabric cosmetic mask, which is pre-soaked in olive oil with the addition of other components. What ingredients can I add? This is a mixture of essential oils, almond oil, lemon and carrot juice, herbal decoctions.

Before starting the procedure, the facial skin is thoroughly cleansed so that all the beneficial microelements of the compress are absorbed as much as possible. A cloth mask with slits for the eyes and lips is soaked in olive extract, heated to a comfortable temperature, and applied to the face. To create a thermal effect, it is recommended to place a terry towel on top. After 15 minutes, the compress is removed, and the remaining oil is removed with a napkin.

A compress with olive oil gives an immediate effect, so you can use it on the eve of important events. Facial skin quickly acquires elasticity, a fresh and radiant appearance.

Contraindications

As already mentioned, the product itself is considered hypoallergenic and rarely causes an allergic reaction. However, when making multi-component masks, you must make sure that none of the ingredients will have a negative effect on the skin.

It is not recommended to use masks based on olive oil for problematic skin types. It will not help improve the appearance of the skin, but will most likely worsen the situation. The product clogs skin pores, which leads to profuse acne and blackheads.

Cosmetologists advise using olive oil against wrinkles, age spots, dark circles under the eyes, and to protect dry skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.

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It is no coincidence that the oil from the fruit of the olive tree was given the name “liquid gold”. This product has unique nutritional properties, remarkable antioxidant and moisturizing characteristics, which is why cosmetic manufacturers often include it in exclusive formulas of masks, creams and serums for facial skin.

How do you get it?

High-grade olive oil is produced using a time-consuming and labor-intensive technology that uses manual labor and has been proven over centuries. Olive trees grow in specially treated soil without the use of chemical fertilizers or chemicals. Harvest dates are determined based on the fruit's maximum ripeness, when the production liquid obtained from the olive becomes most fragrant and oily. Before harvesting, cover the soil near the olive tree to prevent the skin of fallen fruit from being damaged.

The fruits of the olive tree are most often collected by hand, trying not to damage the surface and to prevent the fruit from souring, into small containers in which the harvest is promptly transported for further grinding. The most important condition for maintaining maximum benefits of the oil is processing the fruit on the day of collection. Before grinding, the olives enter the ventilation zone, where aeration occurs and wood residues are separated. Before washing, the olives are sorted according to quality indicators, then driven through stone millstones, obtaining an oil pulp necessary for cold pressing.

Olive oil separation is typically done in one of two ways. The traditional method involves placing the pulp in special mesh containers, which are placed in tiers and subjected to compression. The first cold-pressed product is separated from the water due to the difference in density. The modern method involves separating the oil and water phases using centrifugation.

After settling, the final product is carefully checked to determine its categorization. Oil that does not meet the requirements of the highest category is subjected to refining, during which the final removal of impurity compounds occurs. Olive pomace, subjected to heat treatment with special chemicals, is used to produce a cheaper refined product.

Compound

Natural oil contains a whole range of nutrients important for the human body. The product is characterized by a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid. Olive oil also contains flavonoids, vitamin E and provitamin A.

Oil, as a nutraceutical supplement, has a positive effect on all systems of the human body and individual organs. After using olive oil, for example, tissue regeneration is noticeably activated, and active synthesis of amino acids begins: arginine and lysine, which contribute to the body’s production of the necessary energy.

Beneficial properties for the skin

Unrefined olive oil has enormous potential for nourishing, moisturizing and protective properties that skin of any type needs. The ancient peoples of Mediterranean and European countries, where the year-round hot sun actively dries out the skin and hair, well understood the benefits of olive tree oil juice and used it after gymnastics and bath procedures to give the face and body a smooth, sleek look. Later, based on olive fruits, they began to produce rubs designed to soften, moisturize and smooth the skin of the face and décolleté, massage products, as well as aromatic compositions.

In the modern world, this precious product is readily used by perfumery and cosmetics concerns to produce nourishing masks and moisturizing creams that have beneficial effects on the skin. Products containing a storehouse of natural vitamins and fatty acids rejuvenate, tone and protect the epidermis from the harmful effects of the environment.

You can learn even more about the benefits of using olive oil for the face in the following video.

Contraindications

Surprisingly, olive oil, being an active natural product for maintaining youth and beauty, in some cases can be harmful to health.

Before using the oil in its pure form or a cosmetic product with an oil formula, people prone to allergies should check the body's reaction. To do this, apply a small amount to an area with thin, sensitive skin, such as behind the ear. If no allergic reaction occurs, the product can be safely used.

The oil should be used with caution on very oily, shiny facial skin that is prone to inflammation and rashes. In any case, it is necessary to first test the effect of an oil-containing product.

Application in cosmetology

Olive oil, which has universal properties, in its pure form or as a component of caring cosmetic formulations, performs the following functions:

• promotes effective cleaning and maintaining the integrity of the structure of the epidermis;
• restores the beautiful appearance of problematic oily skin;
• maintains fat balance and helps moisturize very dry skin prone to flaking;
• heals and rejuvenates the epidermis when signs of aging occur;
• regenerates skin that suffers from production factors, household and seasonal changes in temperature and humidity;
• softens the negative effects of solar beach insolation and artificial tanning in a solarium on the skin.
• helps to achieve good elasticity of the tissue and acquire skin tone during the process of therapeutic and prophylactic massage.

Recipes for effective masks

Cosmetologists consider proper cleansing and the use of masks to be the simplest and most effective methods of facial skin care at home. To achieve the greatest effect, it is better to use slightly warmed olive oil.

It is advisable to wipe your face daily with a cotton pad with warm oil in the morning an hour before going outside and in the evening before bed. You can remove excess product from dry skin with a damp towel. Excess oil from oily facial skin can be easily blotted off with a paper napkin. The procedure promotes better opening and cleaning of pores and refreshes the skin. To enhance the effect, care can be completed by applying a moisturizer.

Regular use of oil on the delicate skin around the eyes instead of cream allows you to eliminate a network of fine wrinkles and get rid of deep facial “crow’s feet”. The product is applied in a thin layer without effort and left for about half an hour, then lightly blot off the excess with a napkin.

Having set the goal of obtaining unusually elastic and smooth skin of the face and body, you must constantly use a mixture of pureed avocado and olive oil at a ratio of one to one. Apply the mask to clean skin and leave for a quarter of an hour. Remove the remainder with a damp towel.

The health of a normal skin type will be supported by a paste of one tablespoon of rice, oatmeal or wheat flour with a spoon of olive oil. The mask must be carefully applied to the face, neck and upper chest. After holding for about 20 minutes, remove the remaining mixture with warm water, then with water at room temperature.

A paste of equal parts olive oil and any fruit puree, applied to previously cleansed skin of the face and décolleté, will help to improve the health of a face with acne-prone skin. Keep the product for a quarter of an hour, then wash with warm water.

Sensitive dermis can be delicately nourished with a mask consisting of one chopped fresh cucumber mixed with half a banana and two tablespoons of olive oil. The nourishing substance is applied for 25 minutes, then washed off with warm water.