Treat Dry Lips and Skin with olive oil
Olive oil not only adds flavour to dishes, but also works as an incredible moisturiser for dry lips and skin! Quality extra virgin olive oil contains skin-friendly vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. These nutrients keep skin supple, smooth, and deeply hydrated. No wonder Cleopatra and Sophia Loren included olive oil moisturiser in their beauty rituals!
Olive Oil for Softer Lips
Wondering if olive oil can help with dry or chapped lips? The answer is, yes! Its natural properties make it ideal for hydrating delicate lips. Simply dab a few drops of La Española extra virgin olive oil directly onto your lips, or mix it into your regular lip balm for an extra olive oil moisturising boost!
For a nourishing lip scrub, blend a handful of brown sugar with a tablespoon of honey and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir well until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Apply gently to the lips, massage in a circular motion, then rinse away with warm water. For best results, follow up with a light layer of your olive oil moisturiser to seal in hydration.
Overnight Lip and Skin Protection
If your lips are especially dry, try applying a thin coat of olive oil before bedtime. A few drops will create a barrier that locks in moisture throughout the night. In the morning, simply wash off any excess with warm water.
This same approach can work wonders for dry patches on your face, elbows, or knees. Applying an olive oil moisturiser before you sleep gives your skin a chance to absorb nutrients while you rest. This will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed by morning.
How to Exfoliate with Olive Oil
For an easy at-home skin treatment, you can create a gentle exfoliating scrub. Combine La Española extra virgin olive oil with sugar and a splash of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly in a small bowl and massage onto your skin in circular motions. Replace the sugar with salt for a slightly different texture, just be careful to avoid applying it to broken or irritated skin!
Use this treatment once or twice a week. Follow up with warm water to rinse away the scrub and leave your skin ready for your olive oil moisturiser. Dab a little bit of olive oil onto a soft makeup pad (one or two drops should do). Apply to your skin in soft circular motions.
Using Olive Oil as a natural moisturiser
Switch to an olive oil moisturiser and discover a simple and effective way to care for both your skin and lips!
With its rich nutrient profile and ability to deeply hydrate, it’s no surprise this natural remedy has been cherished for centuries. Whether you use it as a scrub base, lip treatment, or overnight mask, quality extra virgin olive oil can be used for more than just cooking!