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Olive oil: The kitchen secret for perfect nails and hair

Olive oil is invaluable in Mediterranean cuisine; it enhances the flavor of meats and vegetables. It can be used both raw and after heat treatment. When slightly warmed, it becomes an excellent homemade preparation that can replace expensive manicure treatments.

Olive oil is useful not only for cooking.
Olive oil is useful not only for cooking.
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12:42 PM EDT, August 29, 2024

Hand care in the kitchen is essential, especially without dishwasher. Dry skin, cracked fingertips, and damaged nails can cause discomfort. Fortunately, a clever trick using just a tablespoon of olive oil works wonders. The key is to use it correctly.

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A hand rejuvenation treatment and a manicure cost about $37. For much less, and without leaving home, you can take care of your beauty in the kitchen. All you need is good-quality olive oil. Slightly warmed, ensuring it does not exceed 104°F, and applied to a paper towel or cotton pad, it becomes an elegant, moisturizing, and strengthening oil for the delicate skin of the hands. It's important to perform this activity regularly, initially several days in a row. Rubbing olive oil into your fingers and hands creates an easy, natural cosmetic treatment. The vitamin F in olive oil protects against moisture loss and strengthens the lipid barrier. Meanwhile, vitamin E offers protection against UV rays.

Olive oil for beauty

Hand care is not everything! Olive oil also works wonders on hair. It's especially effective on dry, brittle ends. Hair treated with olive oil will become shiny and, over time, more nourished. The important thing is to avoid using too much. Rinsing out excess olive oil from hair can be challenging. It's also recommended that standard scalp and hair care treatments be continued simultaneously. When using olive oil for beauty, consider five key features before purchasing this product.

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