Sophia Loren, who was voted the most beautiful natural person in the world at the age of 71, revealed in one of her interviews that she uses extra-virgin olive oil in her beauty care, and the Oscar-winning actress wasn’t the only one using this magic formula as a secret skincare weapon.
Emma Stone, Julia Roberts, Miranda Kerr, and many other celebrities use this inexpensive and readily available ingredient to keep their red carpet-ready looks, and while many stars can afford their most expensive skincare products, opt for olive oil.
In the following report, Bright Side presents the beauty benefits of olive oil, which drive many celebrities to use it:
1. Calms sensitive skin
Olive oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is good for sensitive skin that gets easily irritated, thanks to its antibacterial properties. It can also prevent acne while moisturizing and nourishing your skin.
Emma Stone, who has revealed that her skin is prone to allergies, says she always has a bottle of olive oil, explaining, “I’m really allergic to a lot of things, so I can only use products that have one ingredient, so I put it on my face.”
Emma Stone
2. Moisturizes dry skin
Stone also uses olive oil to keep her skin moisturized. The actress admits that her skincare routine is constantly changing, saying, “The thing I love the most are natural oils including olive oil, argan oil, grape seed oil, and coconut oil.”
Olive oil can help lock moisture into the skin and can be used as a moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin. However, it should be used in moderation, as too much oil can clog pores and eventually lead to pimples.
Moisturizes the skin
3. It works as a body lotion
Olive oil can easily replace many expensive body creams and butters. Kylie Jenner is also a fan of olive oil and loves using it to moisturize her skin after she showers.
Jenner says her shower routine includes washing her hair with shampoo and conditioner, exfoliating her body with a loofah sponge, and then “soaking” her body in organic oils, such as olive oil.
Kylie Jenner
4. Strengthens your nails
While olive oil can benefit your skin in many ways, it can also improve the texture of your nails. Because olive oil contains vitamin E, it can help your nails grow faster by improving blood circulation.
In fact, Julia Roberts uses this method to repair her nails. She mixes a few drops of oil with warm water, puts this mixture on her nails, and leaves it for about half an hour to maintain her nails.
Julia Roberts
5. Makes your hair shiny
Many celebrities also like to use olive oil to keep their hair healthy and moisturized. For example, Miranda Kerr admitted that she sleeps in organic olive oil in her hair once a week, and the Victoria’s Secret model says, “It nourishes my scalp and leaves my hair extremely shiny.”
Cipriana Kwan says about her gorgeous natural hair, she applies olive oil to her hair at night and wraps it with a silk scarf, because olive oil penetrates the hair shaft, it keeps it moisturized from within, making your hair soft and voluminous.
Makes hair shiny
6. It can heal cracked heels
When the skin on your feet becomes excessively thick and dry, it can lead to cracked heels which can be not only embarrassing but painful as well. Using olive oil to moisturize your feet can help keep cracked heels at bay and won’t let it spoil your sandal season.
Julia Roberts uses olive oil not only for her nails, but also for her feet. The actress loves to rub some extra-virgin olive oil, wear a pair of socks, and leave it on overnight.
Treats hair cracks