Base on the Mediterranean diet is heart-healthy antioxidant
The olive tree symbolizing the Mediterranean culture, is actually from Asia Minor. But it is in Mediterranean countries where he has worshiped as a sacred tree, symbol of fertility and health and beauty elixir. It has always been an essential ingredient of beauty products, and more and more brands of cosmetics that include in their formulas.
Cosmetics based on olive oil
For millennia, the fruit of the olive tree is a basic ingredient to develop facial and body lotions, hair masks, scrubs, soaps and hand creams. The Egyptians, as devotees of body care, perfumes and ointments adored develop oil-based moisturizing oil. Also used it to prevent wrinkles, massage and beautify the hair. Greeks and Romans took the witness used it to rub the muscles of athletes and wrestlers before the competitions.
And the Turkish physician Claudius Galen perfected the formula by mixing olive oil with beeswax and water: thus was born the first body moisturizer.
All properties
* A source of essential fatty acids that keep skin elastic, nourished and hydrated. Hence the effectiveness of face creams and body milks containing it. It also nourishes the hair, if applied directly or mask.
* It has a tonic effect, soothing and relaxing. Perfect for massage lotions, soaps, skin cleaners and creams.
* Protects skin from external aggressions. A good idea: adding a few drops to the body and apply hidratente on the lips when it’s cold or dry skin is sun exposure.
* Acts as a natural regenerator. A few drops of oil applied with a finger strengthen the gums. Also hardens nails and can be used (mixed with sea salt) as a body scrub.
* Heart well protected
Prevents heart disease
Many scientific research supporting the benefits of a diet well watered with olive oil. Its main constituent is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. That is, the more healthy type, increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), so it is very helpful for preventing heart disease and atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. It also prevents colon cancer and protects against breast cancer, stimulates growth and helps the body absorb calcium.
Extra Virgin, the best
When you consume extra virgin olive oil (the pure), the benefits multiply as it is especially rich in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and fights the formation of free radicals, delaying aging.
