Olive Oil as a Moisturizer

RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Rosemary guest (Guest Post) (09/27/2008) I have just started to use olive oil and really think its worth trying. I would love to encourage all women to stop spending a fortune on over priced skin care that never keeps the promise of youthful looking skin. I would love to start a campaign of boycotting overpriced commercial products. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Shari (Guest Post) (09/21/2008) How do you get rid of the smell after using olive oil as a moisturizer? I really don't want to use a bottle of perfume on my face. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By From Chicago (Guest Post) (09/15/2008) I have combination skin, and occasional break out. My skin sometimes feel dry and looks dull, would this treatment help me? My oily areas are nose and chin, should I just avoid these areas when using the olive oil? also which brand is good? cooking or otherwise? thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Lisa (Guest Post) (09/12/2008) I went into one of those beauty chain stores and got a make-up lesson from a make-up artist. Her skin was glowed. I asked her what product she used and to my surprise she said olive oil. She said she applies it all over after she showers. (A bottle is kept in her shower) SHe also mentioned that she uses it as a facial moisterizer or anytime she has skin irritation. I was concerned about oily skin or smelling like a salad. She told me not to worry. Apparently she got this tip from her 86 year old Grandmother...who passes for a 60 something! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Katie (Guest Post) (08/31/2008) I usually wash with baking soda/water and moisturize with sweet almond oil, but I'll have to try this too! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Jessica B (Guest Post) (08/25/2008) Hey Deborah, my son too has excema on the neck and face. Let me know with the olive oil wash worked for your daughter. Thanks. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By (Guest Post) (08/16/2008) I have scars and very little acne. I use olive oil after showering only. It gives my skin a glow and makes it look healthy. It doesn't cause any more acne as I dry it carefully with a cotton after i massage in the olive oil. I do this twice a week. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By deborah woods (Guest Post) (08/15/2008) I am 61 and my skin is age appropriate and has lost much elasticity. I started using small amounts of extra virgin olive oil as a facial moisturizer about a week ago and already notice a difference in the way I look. have read that adding a few drops of essential lavender oil enhances the olive oil. I bought some today and will try that, but at any rate I am happy with the effects of the olive oil on my face. My daughter has patches of eczema on her face and neck and we bought the DHC deep cleansing olive oil and their olive oil moisturizer and are giving it a few weeks to see if it helps her but I know the basic oil has certainly made my face feel softer and look less parched. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Vanessa (Guest Post) (07/28/2008) I read Marilyn Monroe used Olive Oil as Moisturizer, If someone as beautiful as her did it, It must be GOOD! I've used it in my hair and on my skin and it dulled my stretch marks better than anything else I've used and I've spent thousands on creams and body wraps! I can't bring myself to swallow a spoon full a day though so iIhave flaxseed oil tablets instead and use EVOO in all my cooking when oil is needed. Olive Oil is fantastic! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Gianni (Guest Post) (07/15/2008) I think its great that people are turning to olive oil for moisturizing. I pick olives every year. My dad has about five hundred trees and we work not stop, picking, cleaning,sorting and pressing. For the amount of olives we pick we dont get very much oil. This simple fact makes me realize how precious of a product it is. I add it to food daily use it as moisturizer and even take a tablespoon straight up from time to time. Keep up the olive oiling!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Gabriella (Guest Post) (06/07/2008) I'm 26 and last month I had chicken pox and now, the marks are still there, predominantly on my torso and thighs. They're small but scattered everywhere like freckles. I'm wondering whether a daily topical application of EVOO will help in diminishing those marks? Can someone please tell me if this method will work? I figured out this is a better remedy than OTC scar creams since it's all-natural and olive oil is rich in natural vitamin e. My chicken pox marks are still reddish and they're not pitted at all. thanks so much. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Deb (Guest Post) (05/25/2008) I am thinking of using this formula to help with my existing, and to prevent future, stretch marks. 1/2 cup virgin olive oil. 1/4 cup aloe vera gel. liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E. liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A. I also get psoriasis. Hopefully the olive oil will help both problems as moisturizing is meant to be a key treatment for both. However I was wondering if you can you add essential oils to the olive oil? Mostly to give it some scent. Wanted to add lavender and / or peppermint oil. Cause I like the smell and because it helps with my headaches :) Thanks everyone Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Pam (Guest Post) (05/24/2008) I began using Origins Clean Energy as a facial cleanser years ago. It was my first use of an olive oil based cleanser. It completely turned my normally oily complection into a perfectly balanced masterpiece. I've since begun using organic EVOO straight to moisturize the rest of my skin. I'm going to try the other reader's recipe of olive oil, powdered milk and water. Sounds incredibly moisturizing. I even apply a light amount directly to my hair and scalp before washing it - just a couple of drops in the palm of your hand, rub together and apply to dry hair. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then wash as usual. Your hair will be incredibly soft. Olive Oil - What a fabulous addition to my daily skin routine and cosmetic's drawer. Report Spam or Abuse Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By FlaGuy (Guest Post) (05/24/2008) This really does work well as long as you don't break out too easily. If so just leave the olive oil on for about an hour then rinse well with warm water. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By wei (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) Does pure olive oil work or it must be virgin olive oil ? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Julie (Guest Post) (04/26/2008) In my search for safe alternatives to commercial skin care products, I came across this site about a month ago. I've used olive oil on my kids skin since they were babies, whenever they had dry spots - so I decided to give it a try for myself. I also came across another site that recommended olive oil as a face wash, so I've been doing that too - mixing it with a little powdered milk dissolved in a few drops of water. It cleanse amazingly well! Once a week or so I add a little sugar (home made microderm abrasion facial!) After washing, I pat on olive oil to moisturize. The results have been amazing! My skin is SO soft. I always thought I had combination skin, as my t-zone would become quite oily by mid day. But since I've been using the olive oil regime, this no longer happens. My skin looks like my pores have tightened, and my complexion is so much more even. I will never buy a commercial face cleanser or moisturizer again! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Theresa (Guest Post) (04/02/2008) In the evening, I apply pineapple juice to my face and let it sit for 20 minutes before washing it off. Then, I apply Extra Virgin Olive Oil to my face. I have gotten a lot of compliments about my complexion, and I will never have to spend thousands of dollars on useless products again! Note: I apply EVOO in the morning too! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Olga (Guest Post) (03/22/2008) I'm Olga from Greece and I 'd like to say that olive oil is so precious to us,not only for cooking, we use it as a moisturizer too, that's why our skin is so beautiful. One advice from me? You should never use on your face something you cannot actually eat! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post by Meglamaniac (1) | (02/06/2008) Contact I swear by Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) for a moisturizer! I have extremely sensitive skin plus rosacea. Every single soap and moisterizer I used would irritate my skin - make it dry and painful AND cause acne. I started this regime: I wash my face @ night using a Bare Escentuals powder (very mild and all natural) face wash - pat my face dry (never rub!!!!) - put on my metrogel (presciption for my rosacea) - let it air dry and then cover my face with EVOO. In the morning in the shower I splash water on my face (but don't wash it!), pat dry, metrogel, then a spritz of EVOO gently rubbed in. My skin has never looked better. No acne, no redness, no dryness. My skin hasn't been this soft since I was a teenager! I highly recommend it. Report Spam or Abuse is olive oil good for oily skin? Post By purva (Guest Post) (11/13/2007) Please tell me can I apply olive oil on my skin. I have an oily skin. When I apply normal oil, I get pimples. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Sue (Guest Post) (10/25/2007) ...what if the olive oil goes rancid, can you still use it on your face? Editor's Note: No, throw it away. Report Spam or Abuse does it work?? Post By suresh india (Guest Post) (09/28/2007) I am having some spots in my face where it is black. I guess a increased melanin production or due to sun burn. My doctor advised me to use sunban lotion and apply any oil to face at night. Will olive oil clean such black spots. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Brooke (Guest Post) (09/10/2007) I have started on acne medication which has left my face and neck dry, red, itchy, and basically on fire. I have tried many different moisturizers this week trying to replenish what I am losing to get new skin. Every single one, including a $50 dr. recommended one, caused my skin to burn and stay on fire for hours afterwards. I live in a desert climate, so I am not really getting relief whatsoever. So I resorted to trying the Olive Oil. And to my surprise, it DID NOT burn and my skin is starting to feel at ease and less dry. I hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By sharmin (Guest Post) (07/29/2007) can u please tell me exactly how to apply olive oil on face? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post by jess_admin (721) | (07/02/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact submitted via email Reading about the uses of olive oil - just saw a mention that it could be good as a vaginal moisturizer for us older types, too. Going to try it. By pamphyila from Los Angeles Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Michelle (Guest Post) (06/25/2007) I add olive oil to my scented lotions. Its the best moistuizer I've ever used! When you mix it, it's not as oily and you still get your favorite scents. My skin has never felt softer or looked better! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Lynda (Guest Post) (05/28/2007) Note: Always make certain that your skin is totally cleaned with a freshly cleaned face cloth, then dry before adding oils or creams of any kind, otherwise you risk getting a fungus around the nose, mouth, ears, and/or hairline. Olive Oil barsoaps are available and are very good for hands/feet cleaning. I avoid all bar soap on my face because if it is purchased hard, even after wet, it return to hard and can cause pores to clog leading overnight to black/whiteheads/pimples. During the day, do not scratch or place hands on face/skin unless the hands are washed with soap. Make certain that your hands are washed well before WASHING your face, regardless, because dirt cannot often be seen and contains 99% of all bacteria. Keep your nails clean, as well, because it can transfer germs/dirt to your ears, eyes and nose when you touch or rub there. Keep all makeup applicators VERY clean as these grow bacteria EVERY time you touch them. I use a drop or two of liq. hand soap, if I have it, or bar soap if not, to keep them clean. If you have very oily skin, I do NOT recommend Olive or any OTHER oils after drying clean skin. I recommend lemon juice, strawberry, or cucumber sliced/peeled and wiped on dry skin for ten min. then rinse with cool water and pat dry with CLEAN towel. If you have a combination skin, learn what areas are the oily ones and treat separately/individually differenly from each other accordingly. Use Olive Oil only as a moisturizer for DRY skin and dry AREAS of combination skin. Most folks have combination skin, much to most of our surprise. This is why it's important to pay attention to what kind you have. If you have acne, or any "soreness" in a single pimple, apply any peroxide or salicylic acid based lotion TO THE SITE WITH A Q-TIP, and only touch it ONCE, tossing the q-tip if another place/touch is needed. Do not contaminate your lotion by touching the bottle contents with a finger or used q-tip. One touch to the skin means the q-tip is contaminated with whatever microscopic bacteria/virus/fungus is there. However, after well, and all soreness is completely gone, continue with your skin routine appropriate to your skin type(s). Rmember also, that ANY squeezing or pricking can scar, and is likely to spread the contents of the sore to other tissue cells beneath the surface of the skin, causing the condition to worsen. Better to allow it to come to a head, then with warm water and clean tissue, carefully nudge the contents to a new spot on the tissue without touching that soiled spot to any other part of your hand or skin, because most often it is contageous contents and will ALSO cause a NEW sore wherever it touches. Use new tissue for each touch, each liquid soiling, and each nudging. NEVER touch with your bare fingers/hands or you can risk worse problems all over your body. Hope this helps someone. God bless you. : ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Diana (Guest Post) (05/22/2007) I have a great great aunt that only used crisco oil as a moisturizer. She was a cosmetoligist all her life and I remember that she always had the softest, smoothest, wrinkle free skin that I ever saw. She died when she was in her 80's & was still absolutely beautiful! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By PL (Guest Post) (05/22/2007) Hi! May I know whether this is the normal cooking olive oil that is used? Thanks. Editor's Note: Yes, but probably the better the quality the better the results. Also you might consider buying organic olive oil although it is pricey. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post by badwater (743) | (05/22/2007) Contact I heard this tip from a friend, who'd met a woman with lovely skin. My friend told her so. The lady's reply was, "I use olive oil as a moisturizer." My friend was just amazed. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post by Terry Lynn (13) | (05/22/2007) Contact I clean my face with baking soda & water and follow with olive oil every day. Never going back to "commercial products". Report Spam or Abuse RE: Olive Oil as a Moisturizer Post By Nicole (Guest Post) (08/30/2006) This is the only moisturizer I use! Report Spam or Abuse