DIY treatments

1. Olive Oil - The Golden Oil 

Olive oil is a golden liquid contains healthy and rich nutrients for skin and body. It is used widely in beauty treatments and is the leading ingredient in certain beauty products. 

I use extra virgin olive oil for treating my skin and it works wonderfully. You can use this amazing oil in so many ways that will benefit your skin: 

• Olive oil and sugar scrub – Mix one tablespoon of olive oil (optional: warm) with two tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl. Then apply this sugar scrub in gentle and circular motions all over your body. Then wash it off and followed by your favourite moisturizer. You will notice in the morning that your skin is radiant, healthy, soft, and toned.

• Feet softener – As a feet softener, apply a generous amount of olive oil and wear socks before you sleep. When you wake up, your feet will be so soft.

• Healthy nails – Dip your nails in warm olive oil and lemon juice for 5-10 minutes. It will make them stronger and soften your cuticles.

• Glowing skin – Use olive oil as a night treatment for your face. After cleansing your face, apply a few drops of olive oil on your face and massage gently in upward motions. When you wake up in the morning, your skin will be radiant and it will shine throughout the day. I have many people complimenting on my glowing skin when I use this treatment daily at night. If you like this can be followed by your favourite night cream. In this case, olive oil can act as a serum for your face.  

• Velvety lips – Put olive oil on your lips to prevent chapped lips all year around. This will help your lips to stay soft and healthy.

• Soft and silky hair – Apply warm olive oil to dry hair and wrap hair in a shower cap or towel for 15-30 minutes. After shampooing and using conditioner you will notice hair fall is less and hair is soft and shiny. Olive oil can also take the place of a conditioner. You can see better results when you use this treatment regularly.

• Apply olive oil on dry areas of the body which is often neglected such as elbows and knees during the night.  

Taking olive oil internally will help to further increase the benefits you will receive. My favorite salad dressing is a mix of lemon, apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil consists of Vitamin E and is rich in antioxidants. This is a healthy dressing for those who want to watch their weight or want to try a sharper and tangy dressing to suit their taste buds.