If you've ever rubbed olive oil on your hands, you'd notice that it gives your skin such a beautiful shine and it leaves your hands feeling smooth and healthy. In the search for radiant, healthy skin, many are turning to natural remedies, and olive oil has emerged as a popular choice due its rich composition of antioxidants and nutrients.
Let's talk about easy ways to incorporate olive oil into your skincare routine and the benefits that come with daily hydration!
Bari olive oil, extracted from the fruit of the olive trees right from sunny California, is packed with beneficial compounds that promote skin health. Read below to see why it is so effective:
1. Rich in Healthy Fats: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which help to hydrate and nourish the skin by maintaining its lipid barrier. This prevents moisture loss and keeps your skin supple and smooth.2. Antioxidant Properties: It contains antioxidants like vitamin E and polyphenols that protect the skin from free radical damage. These antioxidants help combat premature aging and keep your skin looking youthful. If you'd like to shop an olive oil high in polyphenols, try our Koroneiki varietal olive oil!
3. Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: The oleocanthal in olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness, making it beneficial for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
4. Natural Moisturizer: Olive oil is an effective natural moisturizer that can help treat dry patches and maintain overall skin hydration.
Incorporating Olive Oil Into Your Daily Skincare Routine
1. Cleansing
Method: Use olive oil as a gentle, hydrating cleanser. Its ability to dissolve makeup and impurities makes it an excellent choice for removing grime without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
How-To: Apply a small amount of olive oil to your face, gently massaging it in circular motions. Follow with a warm, damp washcloth to remove the oil and any debris. For a deeper cleanse, use it in conjunction with a mild facial cleanser.
2. Moisturizing
Method: Olive oil can serve as an effective moisturizer, especially for dry or combination skin types. It helps lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. We wouldn't recommend this if you're someone who is prone to
How-To: After cleansing your face, apply a few drops of olive oil to your fingertips and gently massage it into your skin. You can use it alone or mix it with your regular moisturizer for added hydration.
**While olive oil offers many benefits, including its nourishing and antioxidant properties, it may not be the best choice for those with naturally oily skin. Olive oil's rich and oily nature can sometimes exacerbate oiliness and potentially lead to clogged pores.**
3. Exfoliating
Method: Create a natural exfoliant by combining olive oil with a gentle abrasive, like sugar or sea salt. This helps to slough off dead skin cells while moisturizing.
How-To: Mix olive oil with sugar or salt (2:1 ratio) to create a scrub. Apply the mixture to damp skin, gently exfoliating in circular motions. Rinse with warm water and follow with your regular moisturizer.
4. Face Mask
Method: Use olive oil in a DIY face mask to nourish and hydrate your skin deeply.
How-To: Combine olive oil with other beneficial ingredients like honey or yogurt. For a simple mask, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply to your face, leave on for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water.
5. Eye Care
Method: Olive oil can be used to moisturize the delicate skin around your eyes and reduce puffiness.
How-To: Using your ring finger, gently dab a small amount of olive oil around your eye area before bed. This can help hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines. You can also rub olive oil on cold cucumber slices and place them over your eyes, this is a refreshing way to hydrate around your eye area!
Tips for Using Olive Oil in Your Skincare Routine
- Quality: opt for extra virgin olive oil, it retains more of its beneficial properties and is pure - all of Bari's natural oils are extra virgin olive oils!
- Patch Test: Before using olive oil extensively, perform a patch test on a small area of your skin to ensure you don’t have an allergic reaction.
- Use Moderately: While olive oil is beneficial, too much can lead to a greasy feeling. Start with a small amount and adjust based on your skin’s needs.