5 natural remedies with olive oil in cosmetics and health

Learn how to use EVO oil in cosmetics, body care and to relieve some discomforts in a simple natural way.

Perhaps not everyone knows the extraordinary potential of olive oil in cosmetics and body care, even though we have probably been using this important food for a lifetime. There are, however, other practical applications of the oil that, if used consistently, can yield amazing results in the treatment of minor ailments, in our beauty routine, as well as in the treatment of gum disease.

Let’s find out what natural remedies are based on extra virgin olive oil, remembering that it is not the amount used on a single occasion that makes the difference, but rather the right dosage, prolonged over time.

Beware, however, of counterfeit olive oil, taking care to buy a good, certified and 100 percent Italian product, always checking its quality on the manufacturer’s website or label. To get an idea of an oil’s certification system in Italy, you can visit the Frantoio Congedi website under ‘quality’, to make sure you are not wasting your money on shoddy or, worse, counterfeit products.

After this long introduction, are you ready to discover the interesting combination of olive oil cosmetics and health oil?

5 alternative uses of extra virgin olive oil in body care and cosmetics

Olive oil and otitis

In the case of otitis and inflammation to relieve earache, simply pour in a few drops of warm oil to relieve the pain, helping yourself with a dropper jar, repeating this several times a day. Try to remain with your head bent for a few minutes to promote the soothing action of the liquid. This natural remedy is also great for annoying ear plugs, as it helps dissolve and eliminate mucus and excess earwax.

Olive oil and sore throat

Extra virgin olive oil also has interesting applications in soothing inflammation of the throat, which is very common in the winter season All you need to do is take a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil before going to sleep. Due to its lubricating and anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes the annoying irritation of dry throat, helping to protect the whole area. This remedy is especially good for dry coughs.

Oil pulling with olive oil

The technique called‘oil pulling‘ involves daily oil rinses to ensure proper oral hygiene, preserve gum health, and combat bad breath and yellow teeth. This mechanism involves the use of sesame oil, coconut oil or the more homegrown (and affordable) EVO oil. With this treatment, the naturally occurring fats in the oils capture mouth bacteria, which will be expelled at the end of the rinse. Every morning (but also during the day) you should rinse your mouth with EVO oil for 15 to 20 minutes with rhythmic movements down and up, then spit out the solution and proceed to brush your teeth. If you are a novice, keep the oil in your mouth for a shorter time, trying to increase it over time.

Cosmetic properties olive oil on hair

There are so many solutions for ‘olive oil cosmetics’ on the market, thanks to the ‘nourishing effect of this exceptional food. Extra virgin oil is effective in hair care when applied regularly and in the right doses. You can apply a pre-shampoo mask to the length of your hair, or use a few drops of warm oil on damp hair after shampooing for a detangling effect. Great against brittle hair and split ends, the oil is also used to combat dandruff when applied directly to the scalp (be careful not to overdo it if you have oily skin).