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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

LIQUID GOLD


OLIVE OIL: Extra virgin olive oil in particular contains strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E . This natural skincare ingredient can be used by any skin type, it is also an anti-aging agent . DRY SKIN-It is recommended that, when you use olive oil as a moisturizer , you massage it into skin that's still slightly damp so that the remaining water on your skin can help keep your skin from feeling greasy. You can also Mix extra virgin olive oil and sea salt together to make a natural exfoliant for your face. Massage into your face,It works to get rid of the old, dry skin, revealing new, younger skin underneath. OILY SKIN-Oil absorbs oil, if you have an oily skin, olive oil can also be used to treat your face, this method is best done at night before going to bed. Gently massage extra virgin olive oil into your face for about 15 minutes(you don't need to remove or wash off your makeup), then with a clean face towel,allow towel to soak in hot running water, squeeze out water and gently place over your face for few minutes , gently wipe off oil,repeat this process 4 times. The hot running water placed over the face also unclogs pores. SKIN ELASTICITY- Olive oil, when massaged gently into your face, helps to promote your skin's elasticity. STRETCH MARKS AND SCARS- Using warmed olive oil for scar removal and better elasticity, is one way pregnant women can help remove stretch marks before and after pregnancy. Olive oil works wonders on the skin as a healing agent and, in addition to stretch marks, it can be used on scar tissues, cuts, scrapes, and acne scaring. The Egyptians valued olive oil so much, and it was especially used for royals, they called it the "liquid gold"

4 comments:

  1. I agree Chlowiz, Olive oil indeed get rid of stretch marks. I always use it during and after pregnancy.

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  2. As alwayz, a masterpiece by none other than chlowiz... Aside from the skin some use Olive oil in place of our popular 'groundnut oil' for their fries cos Vit A as an anti-oxidant plays a role in eye site and immunity helpin one stay healthy! Tanx 4 d advice sis, will recommend it to my pregnant women who are worried bout stretch marks.

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  3. DEAR LIZZY, AM GLAD TO HEAR YOUR TESTIMONY TOO, OLIVE OIL IS SO HELPFUL AND HANDY.

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  4. WOW THANKS BOBO FOR ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAISES AND ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL ENLIGHTENING CONTRIBUTION.

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