The olive oil is known to nourish parched, sensitive skin, and restore it to a more youthful and supple appearance. It is also known to help make acne scars less visible. Presently there are a number of acne remedies that use olive oil.
The interesting information about extra virgin olive oil is that rubbing olive oil all over your face helps in providing relief against acne breakouts. Lukewarm olive oil is applied on the skin as it has healing qualities that heals the infected skin. Olive oil has oleic acid and palmitic acid which possess strong anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil heals the acne and mellows the inflammation. Another surprising fact is that olive oil doesn’t clog pores. The skin doesn’t absorb olive oil and if you wash your face with an olive oil cleanser, it won’t leave behind residue that will clog pores and lead to acne breakouts.
Some people have experienced benefits against acne breakouts from a facial mask made of olive oil & salt. Make a paste mixing 4 parts salt with 3 parts olive oil. Apply this paste gently to your face using your fingertips and leave it on for a couple of minutes before gently rinsing with warm water and a mild soap. This can be used on a daily basis before going to bed for the first week. Then gradually decrease it to 2-3 times per week. Both salt and olive oil possess antibacterial properties. The salt pulls water out of the skin and also works as a scouring agent, by mechanically removing dead skin and dirt. It is ideal to use extra virgin olive oil which is the “fruit juice” of the olive. The antioxidant components of olive oil help heal the skin suffering from acne breakouts. It also functions as a skin moisturizer, so it prevents the dry flaking that leads to acne breakouts. It is important to remember that olive oil irritates the skin in some people use so it should be used with care and, if possible, under the advice of qualified medical practitioner.
Olive oil and lemon juice can be mixed together to make a paste that can be applied on the face overnight. Both lemon juice and olive oil have antibacterial properties that help in preventing acne breakouts. They are also known to help keep the wrinkles away.
Another facial mask known to prevent acne breakouts is made with olive oil is prepared by mixing together one egg-white, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of apple juice. Combine these ingredients in a small mixing bowl then apply to the face and leave to dry for around 20 minutes.
