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- Becky Striepe
- November 8, 2011
- 6:05 pm
- 289 comments
Olive oil is a “healthy fat” and in moderation can help reduce your risk for all sorts of ailments, like heart disease and high blood pressure. We know that olive oil is healthy for our insides, but did you know it has all sorts of other uses for you, around the home, and even for pets?
Let’s take a look at some uses for olive oil beyond the kitchen, and I’d love to hear your unusual uses for olive oil in the comments!
1. Make your own sugar scrub
You can use olive oil to create a moisturizing, exfoliating sugar scrub that’s great for soothing dry winter skin. Just mix up sugar with enough olive oil to form a paste, add scent with your favorite essential oils, and you’re ready to rock. Massage the sugar scrub into your skin in the shower or bath.
2. Moisturize your hands and feet
To give those dry hands and feet some extra TLC this winter, massage a small amount of olive oil into your skin after you take a bath or shower. Put on socks and gloves afterward to help that moisture absorb into your skin. You’ll notice results almost immediately!
3. Oiling your hair
Oiling your hair is a practice that’s been around for centuries. While some tutorials call for coconut oil to oil your hair, olive oil works just as well. Just put a few drops of olive oil onto your hands, massage into your scalp, then brush or comb to distribute the oil evenly. Let it sit for about an hour, then wash the excess oil away with your favorite non-toxic shampoo.
Up next: Olive oil for pets, unsticking a zipper, and removing makeup!
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Becky Striepe
Becky Striepe is a freelance writer and vegan crafter living in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life’s mission is to make green crafting and vegan food accessible to everyone! Like this article? You can follow Becky on Twitter or find her on Facebook!
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289 comments
+ add your ownGreat tips.I always use olive oil,thanks for sharing
I use olive oil for everything! I don´t use any body lotions.
One of my favorite use is makeup removal! Try it!
I like the fact that you can use it on face and hair.
thanks for sharing..
These are great tips, sor far I only use olive oil for cooking.
I agree will all comments and I love eating olives.
I love the ideas, I will try it as a make up remover for sure!
noted, thanks
Olive oil is yummy inside and out! Thanks!
Wonderful..thank YOU! Olive Oil .. what a gift!
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