Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Skin and Hair Care

Can the olive oil in your kitchen go into your beauty routine?

Extra virgin olive oil isn’t just a kitchen staple—it has been used on skin and hair for centuries as a simple moisturising oil. It contains vitamin E and other natural antioxidants.

Let’s explore the best ways to use extra virgin olive oil for skin and hair care—so you can nourish yourself from head to toe.

1. Deep Moisturizer for Dry Skin

On dry, flaky skin, olive oil works as a simple moisturiser.

• Rich in vitamin E and polyphenols

• Softens and moisturises dry skin

• Ideal for elbows, knees, and heels

Tip: Apply a few drops to damp skin after showering so it spreads thinly.

2. Natural Makeup Remover

Olive oil dissolves makeup, including waterproof mascara.

• Dissolves waterproof makeup

• Leaves skin soft rather than dry

How to use: Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and gently wipe away makeup. Rinse with warm water.

3. Soothing After-Sun Treatment

After a day in the sun, skin often feels dry.

• Moisturises skin that feels dry after the sun

• It is not a sunscreen and does not protect from UV

Bonus: Keep a small bottle in your beach bag for instant after-sun care.

4. Night-Time Facial Oil

A few drops of extra virgin olive oil can be used as a simple night-time facial oil.

• Softens and moisturises the skin

• Suits dry skin better than oily skin

Apply a few drops to clean skin at night and wake up to softer skin.

5. Oil for a Dry Scalp

Olive oil can be massaged into a dry scalp before washing.

• Moisturizes dry, flaky scalps

Tip: Warm a small amount of olive oil, massage into the scalp, and leave for 30 minutes before washing.

6. Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

Extra virgin olive oil for hair care conditions dry, brittle strands.

• Restores shine and softness

• Softens dry ends

For best results, apply to damp hair, cover with a shower cap, and leave for 30–60 minutes before rinsing.

7. Soft Cuticles and Nails

Dry, cracked cuticles are no match for olive oil’s nourishing properties.

• Hydrates and softens cuticles

Massage a drop into each nail bed daily.

8. Gentle Baby Care

Some parents use olive oil for baby massage. Baby skin is delicate, so ask your doctor first.

Always patch test before full application to ensure no sensitivity.

Bonus Tip: Choose Quality for Best Results

• Look for cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil

• Dark glass bottles preserve freshness

• Harvest date should be recent (within 18 months)

The fresher the oil, the better it smells and the longer it keeps.

Takeaway:

Incorporating extra virgin olive oil for skin and hair care is a simple, affordable habit. For what the evidence says about olive oil in food, see olive oil health benefits.

Discover the purity of Zuriyat’s cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil—for your kitchen, skin and hair.