Olive Oil and Skin Care

Olive Oil Found to Help Prevent Skin Cancer

It is discovered that  olive oil, along with other components of a Mediterranean diet, may contribute to the prevention of malignant melanoma.  Malignant melanoma, which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, may be slowed down by consumption of olive oil, which is rich in antioxidants.

The research showed that the body develops a resistance to the damaging rays of the sun due to carotenoids. Carotenoids are the color pigments found in fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, tomatoes, pumpkins and carrots. Olive oil has also been found to protect the skin against the damaging effects of UV rays.

Olive oil, which is the only vegetable oil that can be taken as it is, contains high levels of antioxidatives and has monounsaturated fatty acids. Studies have also shown that olive oil prevents heart disease. It was found that olive oil controls the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) while raising the levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Due to its vitamin E contents, olive oil also provides cellular protection against free radicals. Olive oil aids in neutralizing free radicals, which leads to a lower risk for colon cancer. Regular consumption of olive oil may also lower the

 Risk of diabetes.

According to the scientists, the use of sunscreen remains the best way to prevent sunburn and shield the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. However, In an interview with the Pakistan News Service, Dr. Shapira adds that “Going Greek,” or consuming olive oil and other Mediterranean food staples, could help counter the oxidizing effect of the sun. Her statement is strengthened by statistics that show that only three in every 100,000 residents of countries in the Mediterranean develop any form of skin cancer. The figure is low, especially when considering the warm climate in the region. In Australia, the figure is 50 in every 100,000 residents.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, skin care expert, says that the polyphenols (highest in extra virgin olive oil) function not only as antioxidants, but also as anti-inflammatories. He recommends both the liberal consumption of high-quality olive oil AND its inclusion in topical applications to the skin.

Inflammatory processes increase in the skin (and rest of body) as we age, deteriorating, damaging and aging tissue. Inflammation is a major factor in wrinkling and discoloration seen in skin as it ages. 

Hydroxytyrosol is a very rare and extremely potent polyphenol compound found in the highest concentrations in the best olive oils. It slows the aging process of our skin by stabilizing the cell plasma membrane. 

Diets rich in olive oil polyphenols have been found by researchers to enhance cardiovascular system, colon function, give a lot of protection from second-hand smoke and sun damage of skin. 

Diets rich in anti-inflammatory polyphenols profoundly benefit health and beauty. Specific benefits include...

Reducing risk of breast and prostate cancer.

Increase moisture retention capacity of skin.

Prevent osteoporosis in adults and assist bone development in children.

Olive Oil Skin Care Benefits Through Diet

Use the oil RAW for optimal results. There are so many ways to luxuriate in the gastronomic bliss that typically accompanies the imaginative use of olive oil in food preparation...

Bread dipping is one of the most fabulous (and easy). Just make sure to use a high-quality sourdough rye made the old fashioned way through fermentation and you will never look back!

Salads, of course - Greek salad just cries out for copious amounts of that Mediterranean Gold! How about hand-crafted goat chevre with dandelions, red onion and walnuts? Use in Caesar salad dressing as well.

Topical Use of Olive Oil for Skin Care

Direct application of polyphenol-rich olive oil to your skin is a delightful practice with many benefits...

1 - The anti-aging polyphenols are absorbed directly into your skin.

2 - Safe and gentle for even the most sensitive skin.

3 - Prevents free-radical damage and minimizes appearance of lines, wrinkles and other signs of premature skin aging.

4 - Brightens skin and makes skin tone more even.

Olive oil skin mosturizing is best accomplished by the use of the finest first cold pressed extra virgin product available. The reason for this is that first cold pressed extra virgin is RAW, with the highest amount of unspoiled nutritional compounds beneficial for skin health.

The cost, happily, is muchless than for a product that may contain any number of chemicals like parabens, coloring agents and other chemicals that are not only detrimental to skin health but to general health. 

Anything you put on your skin can be absorbed into your bloodstream through the capillary system. Over time, a build-up of such toxins can place a burden on the body's pathways of elimination - liver, gallbladder, kidneys, colon, etc. 

Many agents contained in skin care products have the exact OPPOSITE effect of stated claims. For example, did you know that many compounds used as emulsifiers (which keep oils and water in lotions from separating) can actually emulsify and break down the luxuriant fatty layer under the skin which keeps skin smooth and (along with healthy collagen structure) prevents wrinkling and sagging?

Olive oil skin care is a healthy, non-toxic way to moisturize and condition skin. 

Olive Oil Skin Care Has a Long History

For centuries, olive oil skin care has been utilized by Mediterranean people. It maintains skin and muscle in supple condition, is healing for sunburn and helps soothe nicks and scratches as well.

Scientific studies with mice demonstrated that applying olive oil right after exposure to UVB rays significantly helped to reduce formation of skin cancer. 

Olive Oil Skin Care: Shaving Lotion for Men and Women

Did you ever read the ingredients on a can of commercial shaving cream? 

Here are some of the toxic ingredients you typically will find: propane!!, butylhydroxytoluene, isobutane, butane among other chemicals! 

Geez! Don't light a match near your face while shaving!

Imagine absorbing this chemical cocktail into your blood and filtering it through liver and kidneys daily. Is that what you want..?

Olive oil skin care can include its use as a mens' shaving oil! 

It also is a luxuriant skin conditioner and oil for shaving womens' legs; considerably less expensive and healthier than many products made for that purpose.