Olive Oil Isn’t Just for the Kitchen

You may not believe it, but olive oil can do so much more than simply dress and help you cook your favorite meals. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great as a healthy ingredient, but that's not all it’s good for.

Read on to discover the many health benefits of olive oil and great ways to put it to use.

Antioxidants & Oleuropein

One of the most impactful compounds in olive oil is oleuropein. It’s a potent plant plyphenol and it’s garnering attention in the nutrition industry because word on the street is it could support your health abd well-being as you age. Oleuropein is what gives olives their bitter taste before they ripen.

Oleuropein combined with the healthy fats in olive oil is believed to help support:

• Heart health
• Metabolism
• Healthy blood pressure
• Weight maintenance

For these reasons, some think olive oil should be kept in the medicine cabinet instead of the kitchen cabinet. Or better yet, keep a bottle in the kitchen and one in the powder room.

Lip Balm, Cleansing, Nail Care, and Stopping a Waxy Mess

Try the following olive oil treatments and uses:

• Olive Oil Lip Balm — Are your lips dry and you can’t run to the store? Why not craft your own DIY lip balm? Just mix 3 tsps olive oil, 1 tsp beeswax, and two drops of rose essential oil.
• Makeup Remover — Need help releasing your makeup from your face. Dab a bit of olive oil on heavily made up areas and follow with a rinse of your skin.
• Moisturize Cuticles — Care to see how truly moisturizing olive oil can be? Try it on your cuticles. It works wonders.
• Coat Your Candle Holders — Can’t get that wax off of your favorite candle holder? Just wipe a layer of olive oil on the base. Now, when wax drips on the surface of the holder, you’ll have an easier time peeling it off when it’s time to replace your candle.

Olive Oil: An All-Natural Solution

Remember, extra virgin olive oil is healthy and a true gift from Mother Nature. Of course, you should consume olive oil as a healthy addition to a nutritious diet, but there are several other fabulous uses. Next time you need to remove candle wax from your favorite candle holder, moisturize your cuticles, or remove your make up — think of extra virgin olive oil to get the job done.