Olive oil, the benefits of this vegetable oil
Homemade recipes using olive oil
In this part, here are simple and quick recipes to make at home based on olive oil.
Homemade recipe for damaged hands
If you have damaged hands, here is a simple recipe that requires only 2 ingredients to take care of your hands and pamper them.
To do this, dip your hands in the following mixture:
- olive oil (2/3);
- lemon juice (1/3).
This reusable mix can be kept for 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe for brittle nails with olive oil
If your nails are fragile and brittle, we have the recipe you need to make them stronger.
For this recipe, apply the following mixture to the nails, using a brush:
- olive oil (50%);
- castor oil (50%).
This mixture can be stored away from heat and light. For the shelf life, refer to the expiry date indicated on the bottle.
Oleo-limestone liniment recipe for babies
To take care of baby, olive oil is your ally. This homemade recipe makes it possible to make a product to clean baby’s bottom.
To do this, mix the following ingredients in a 200 ml container:
- 100 ml of lime water (available in pharmacies);
- 100ml olive oil;
- Shake for 1 minute.
It is also possible to use this product as a make-up remover for the face.
You can keep your product for 6 months, in a dry place, away from heat and light.
Anti-eczema recipe with olive oil
This recipe based on olive oil and avocado has the action of making eczema disappear.
To do this, apply the following mixture to the parts of the body concerned:
- olive oil (50%);
- avocado oil (50%);
Keep your product away from heat and light. For the shelf life, refer to the expiry date indicated on the bottle.