Guess how you can protect your skin during the cold winter months?
You got it right! We're talking about the magic of olive oil protection !
It is The coldest part of the year ... the low temperatures and extreme changes in weather can wreck your skin, so we are here to tell you how you can protect yourself through this challenging weather!
Tunisian extra virgin Olive oil (the magical remedy):
Besides being the key ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, EVOO can also help to hydrate your skin and keep it healthy and smooth.
It is rich in vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K, so it is very beneficial to treat extremely dry and flaky skin and it helps strengthen the skin's barrier function. When applied topically, it prevents it from destruction.
Ps: The best type of olive oil for the skin is the Tunisian extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Here is how you can use it :
- As a moisturiser :
Add some lemon juice to the olive oil to reduce the greasiness, and apply it all over the damaged area.
You can use it for your face ; All you need to do is to take a little bit of warm extra virgin olive oil on your fingertips and massage your cheeks, forehead, chin.. with it.
A routine facial massage using it can retain the moisture in the skin, and can even prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Or you can use it for a full body massage, you can mix it with coconut oil and it is a great solution to improve circulation and help the skin on your limbs and other body parts to regain moisture.
As an exfoliator :
You may even use extra virgin olive oil for body exfoliation, by mixing it with ground coffee beans or with some sea salt !
You can massage it gently and it will absorb more quickly if you add aloe vera gel to it. Your skin will become softer and plumper.
So now you know that there's no need to buy expensive moisturizers and creams for this season to keep your skin hydrated and protect it from becoming dry.