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How Olive Oil Is Beneficial for Skin

Do you know that olive oil, well-known for its flavor and health advantages, is also beneficial for your skin?

Olive oil can be applied directly to the skin or can be mixed with skincare products like cleansing creams and face moisturizers.

What exactly is olive oil?

Olive oil is made by pressing olives and extracting the juice. Vitamins and antioxidants are abundant in olive oil. Lipids and fatty acids are also found in high quantities.

You can keep a youthful appearance by using olive oil to protect your skin from free radicals.

Let’s see why olive oil is good for your skin.

Slows down aging process:

Olive oil is high in antioxidants which protect the skin from free radicals which can otherwise speed up the aging process. It also supports the elasticity of the skin and keeps it soft, fresh and radiant.

Defends against bacteria:

Chlorophyll is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent that is found in olive oil. Olive oil helps in getting rid of the skin redness, uneven pigmentation, bacterial and other infections and even cures the wounds.

Moisturizes the skin naturally:

Olive oil also plays the role of natural moisturizer since it has characteristics that improves skin health, prevents dryness and itchiness of skin and gives you a soft and soothing skin.

Linoleic acid found in olive oil also functions as the ultimate moisturizing agent, ensuring that vital moisture stays beneath the skin’s surface.

Maintains the skin’s natural glow:

If you are looking for one of the most beneficial ingredients for maintaining healthy and youthful skin then it is olive oil definitely. Olive oil is a light and smooth moisturizer that soothes and keeps all kinds of skin healthy and gives them a delicate and natural glow.

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Dr. Sayyam AzamAbout the Author: Dr. Sayyam Azam is a certified dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology (Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine (US). During her specialized training, she was involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedures such as botox, fillers, and chemical peels.  As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state-of-the- art Aesthetic Center (The Face Clinic) in Multan, Pakistan.

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