Uses Of Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a liquid obtained from olives (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives. It is commonly used in cooking, whether for frying or as a salad dressing. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps.

Type of Olive Oil

  1. Refined Olive Oil
  2. Unrefined Olive Oil
  3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  4. Extra Light Olive Oil
  5. Cold-Pressed Olive Oil



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Soothed Chapped Lips

Make your own lip balm with olive oil. Mix some coarse sugar with a teaspoon of olive oil. For some flavor and aroma, add a splash of lemon juice.

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Loosen Earwax

Put some drops of olive oil in ears for a few consecutive nights. It will help reduce earwax buildup

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Clean the Greasy Hands

To remove car grease or paint from your hands, pour 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt or sugar into your palms. Vigorously rub the mixture into your hands and between your fingers for several minutes; then wash it off with soap and water. Not only will your hands be cleaner, they’ll be softer as well.

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Clear up acne

Make a paste by mixing 4 tablespoons salt with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pour the mixture onto your hands and fingers and work it around your face. Leave it on for a minute or two, then rinse it off with warm, soapy water. Apply daily for one week, then cut back to two or three times weekly.

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Moisturize skin

Apply a small amount of oil to nail beds to soften cuticles. When you're cooking with olive oil. Also, put a thin layer all over your skin after a waxing or a shower. It will act as an intense moisturizer to soothe extra-dry skin.

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Soothe throat

A tablespoon of olive oil could be a quick, temporary fix until your next drugstore trip.

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Remove Paint from Hair

Remove that undesirable tint by moistening a cotton ball with some olive oil and gently rubbing it into your hair.

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Remove Eye Make Up

Dip a cotton pad into olive oil. Wipe it beneath your eyes and on your eyelids to remove eyeliner and mascara. Rinse with warm water and a washcloth and follow-up with your face wash.

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Shine Stainless Steel

Rub some olive oil on stainless steel pots, pans, flatware and sinks as an effective and safe way to make them shine. Unlike a harsh product like ammonia, this gentle one won't corrode or dull your stainless-steel items.

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Fingernail

Use a bit of olive oil to moisturize cuticles, or mix oil and water and soak your hands before a manicure.