Olive oil or as we know it well Olive oil extracted from olives that grow on the plains of the Mediterranean. Different from other oils which are generally only used as a fuel alone, oil on this one very much benefit. As a vegetable oil, olive oil is not only used as fuel but also in the world of culinary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, soap and fuel for lamps. Small chili, so he deserves to be called, because almost all people around the world use it.
Olive oil turned out to contain 14 mg of vitamin E (per 100 gram serving), which, as we know, vitamin E is very good for skin health and beauty. So what olive oil can do for you?
In some cosmetics, olive oil was seeded as a material that helps maintain skin moisture. However, not only on facial skin, body or hands and feet only, but also a part that often we forget, the lips! Effect of air-conditioning, hot sun, the use of lipstick can cause the lips become chapped and dry. Sometimes we have to use lip balm or petroleum jelly, but what I still chapped and dry huh?
For that you need to try properties of olive oil, with its vitamin E content, it will help moisturize and soften your lips. It is easy, there are two steps to do this:
1. Scrubbing
Scrub your lips with a 1 / 4 teaspoon olive oil and 1 / 2 tsp sugar, take 1-2 months only. Granulated sugar scrubs will be safe for your mouth, releasing the dead skin cells that you do not need anymore. While olive oil will soften and moisturize your lips.
Be careful, do not scrub too hard and rough, because the lips are soft and the face has a very thin skin.
2. Moisturizer
Rub olive oil on my lips and let it soak in your sleep. The next day, you will feel your lips more smooth and soft.
Side Effects
Sometimes on very sensitive skin conditions, olive oil may cause irritation. Therefore, avoid using it every day (especially scrubbing). Perform 1-2 scrubbing once a month and wear a moisturizer at least 1-2 weeks.