Food Goods - Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Being so caught up in the beauty industry and its product now a days, we tend to forget the simple household items that we have laying around will do us the same as would a product we spend double, triple, even ten times more on. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, EVOO, serves many beauty purposes that we are oblivious to. I've written in my previous blog, the use of EVOO as a makeup remover. It's great being it's all natural and of cheap.

For those with rough skin, rub some EVOO on your feet or hands, put on a pair of socks and or gloves and wake up with soft skin. Rub some on your elbows and knees to moisturize. EVOO also works on the lips to heal and prevent chapped lips.

Split ends? No problem, massage EVOO in your hair, cover with a shower cap for 30 mins, shampoo and rinse. I saw my roommate carry a bottle of EVOO into the bathroom and I thought she was crazy until I found out how well it worked!

For those who wear nail polish daily as I do and have stained nails and fingers, add a few drops of lemon juice to EVOO and soak. If you have thin, brittle nails and ragged cuticles, EVOO will definitely strengthen them for you.

Ran out of shaving cream? Use the smooth EVOO, perfect for sensitive skin.

Last uses of EVOO is perfect for the summer time. Lathering on some oil will protect the skin from UV rays while it simultaneously prevents the skin from drying. If you got a bad sunburn, be sure to mix EVOO with white vinegar and apply before a warm bath to heal the skin.