FUN WITH OLIVE OIL What more can olive oil do for you? A whole lot! Introduce olive oil
into your beauty regimen, your pooch's diet, even your tool kit!
SOFTEN YOUR SKIN Claudius Galenus (129-199AD), a Turkish doctor, was the first to invent a moisturising cream for the skin. He discovered that a refreshing cream could be obtained by mixing olive oil with water and vegetable wax and that, when this was applied to the body, skin became very soft. Or, just just add 50 ml milk mixed with the same amount of olive oil to your bath water for smooth, supple skin. To exfoliate your face and hands, rub your skin with olive oil, then scrub with sugar or coarse salt, and rinse.
REJUVENATE YOUR HAIR To avoid split ends, mix an egg with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Heat, but do not allow to boil, and then apply to split ends. Leave for ? anhour then rinse out.
To make your hair shiny, wash with a mixture of 5 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 eggs. Rinse well, then wash again with your usual shampoo. To tame the frizz and flyaways on humid days or in the winter, just comb a bit of olive oil through dry hair.
RELAX YOUR BODY Gently rub olive oil into the skin on any part of the body before a massage ? it helps the muscles and nerves to relax.
ADD IT TO YOUR MANICURE Olive oil helps to strengthen nails and soften cuticles. Before going to bed, soak your nails in a mixture of warm olive oil and lemon juice. Then cover your hands with smooth cloth gloves to allow the oil to soak into your nails during the night.
ADD IT TO YOUR SHAVING KIT Olive oil can provide a safe and natural lubricant for a close shave. Rub in an extra teaspoon after washing your body or face once finished.
DIY LIP BALM Mix olive oil and melted beeswax in a 1:1 ratio, with an essential oil for fragrance, and say goodbye to dry and chapped lips.
BANISH LICE
Apply olive oil to your youngster's hair and leave on for at least 40 minutes. Shampoo twice, then apply a preventative.
STOP SNORING
Take a sip of olive oil before heading to bed. It might lubricate your throat muscles, and stop yourself, or your partner, from snoring.
REMOVE MAKEUP
Dab a bit under your eyes, on your cheeks and forehead, then wipe with a damp cloth.
CURE AN EARACHE
Very carefully, use a cotton swab to apply olive oil to the outside ear cavity to help with earaches and excess wax.
STOP A THROAT TICKLE Take a sip of olive oil to stop the itchy flicker that is making you cough.
PERSONAL LUBRICANT It works?
CURE DIAPER RASH Gently wipe on olive oil to your baby's bottom to help with the irritation of diaper rash.
CARE FOR YOUR PET Add a teaspoon of olive oil to your dog's or cat's food, or rub a small amount after bath on its coat to help prevent hairballs and provide a shiny coat.
WOOD FURNITURE POLISH Wipe with a teaspoon of olive oil and a soft rag. Add a bit of vinegar or citrus juice to bulk up the cleaning power, and add a fresh scent.
LUBRICATE MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS Rub or spray olive oil on your measuring tools for easy clean-up of sticky substances like honey, grain mustards, and sugar syrups.
FREE A STUCK ZIPPER Use a cotton swab to apply olive oil to the teeth of a zipper, then gently ease the tab down.
SHINE STAINLESS STEEL AND BRASS Rub a bit of olive oil on a clean rag to prevent streaks, corrosion, and tarnish.
REMOVE PAINT FROM YOUR SKIN Rub on olive oil onto messy hand and arms (or faces) and allow the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes, then rinse with soap and water.
FIX A SQUEAKY DOOR Use a rag or cotton swab to apply olive oil to the top of a problematic hinge in your home or automobile.
SHOE POLISH Rub down your shoes with just a spray of olive oil to maintain their shine.
EASY CLEAN UP OF GARDEN TOOLS Spritz some olive oil on your tools to cut down on dirt buildup.
CONDITION LEATHER Rub olive oil into worn leather, such as a baseball glove, and let set for 30 minutes, then wipe away any excess.
