Olive oil nurtures beauty from inside and out. Drawing from Mediterranean wellness traditions, here are 6 proven tips for its versatile use.
3 Ways to Use Olive Oil Externally
1. Massage olive oil into your hair, wrap with a warm damp towel for 20-30 minutes, then rinse for a natural, radiant shine.
2. Apply olive oil to feet nightly before bed, slip on socks, and wake up to baby-soft skin after a few nights. It works wonders on dry lips, elbows, hands, and knees too.
3. Blend olive oil with coarse sea salt for an invigorating body scrub, or with cane sugar for smoother hands.
3 Ways to Use Olive Oil Internally
1. For maximum benefits, drizzle raw olive oil over food just before serving—no heat required to retain its nutrients.
2. Butter lovers rejoice: Bake potatoes in a ½ butter, ½ olive oil mix for unbeatable flavor. Olive oil stamppot is equally delicious.
3. Embrace Mediterranean flair—cook vegetables al dente, then finish with extra virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt, and lemon juice. Elegance in simplicity.
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