Natural Skin Treatment

Natural skin products so don’t have to be expensive.  Who doesn’t have olive oil in their kitchen cabinet?  Depending on color, size, quantities, olive oil can range in price from $5 to over $30.  It can fit anyone’s budget.  You can even order it online, check out Amazon.  

Olive oil is sold in light to dark varities.  Don’t be fooled when you read “light”.  It refers to color not calories or fat amounts.  As an effective skin treatment, this oil is the ultimate moisturizer.   Note – moisturizing helps keep the skin supple, soft and smooth.  So OO helps in the anti-aging department too. 

Here are some ideas on how to add olive oil skin care to your natural skin treatment routine:

In your bath, add a quarter cup of olive oil (OO) with some drops of lavender or peppermint oil.  Lavender or peppermint are both very soothing.   This is a great moisturizing soak.

Grab some sugar, (I like the natural or molasses sugar becasue the granules are larger) and add two tablespoons of OO. Rub those hands together until the sugar dissolves. Rinse.  Badda-Bing – a great scrub for softening, dry hands.

For a groovy face scrub use the above, except use regular granulated sugar (smaller crystals), add two tablespoons of OO and half-teaspoon of Vitamin E or one teaspoon of Vitamin C.  Use as an exfoliator.  Follow with your usual cleanser.  

For some more bounce to your locks, use a few tablespoons of OO.  Massage into hair and scalp and cover with a shower cap.  Even a small plastic bag will do.  And some oompf by sitting under a portable hair dyer for 15 minutes – but that’s optional.  Wash and follow with your fav shampoo. 

OO is one of the best moisturizers from Mother Earth.  Try a dab or two today and add the double O to your natural skin care regimen.