Is olive oil actually good for the skin?

Question

to me it sounds like it would clog pores and cause major breakouts

Answer 1

According to Wikipedia:

In the United States, producers of olive oil may place the following health claim on product labels:

Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about two tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.[6]

This decision was announced November 1, 2004 by the Food and Drug Administration after application was made to the FDA by producers. Similar labels are permitted for omega-3 fatty acids and walnuts which also contain monounsaturated oil[7].

A health study in 2005 compared the effects of different types of olive oil on arterial elasticity. Test subjects were given a serving of 60 grams of white bread and 40 milliliters of olive oil each morning for two consecutive days. The study was conducted in two stages. During the first stage, the subjects received polyphenol-rich oil ("extra virgin" oil contains the highest amount of polyphenol antioxidants). During the second phase, they received oil with only one fifth the phenolic content. The elasticity of the arterial walls of each subject was measured using a pressure sleeve and a Doppler laser. It was discovered that after the subjects had consumed olive oil high in polyphenol antioxidants, they exhibited increased arterial elasticity, while after the consumption of olive oil containing fewer polyphenols, they displayed no significant change in arterial elasticity. It is theorized that, in the long term, increased elasticity of arterial walls reduces vascular stress and consequentially the risk of two common causes of death - heart attacks and stroke. This could, at least in part, explain the lower incidence of both ailments in regions where olive oil and olives are consumed on a daily basis.

In addition to the internal health benefits of olive oil, topical application is quite popular with fans of natural health remedies. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the preferred grade for moisturizing the skin, especially when used in the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM). OCM is a method of cleansing and moisturizing the face with a mixture of EVOO, castor oil (or another suitable carrier oil) and a select blend of essential oils.

Answer 2

I'm assuming that you're not referring to the consumption of Olive Oil, but rather using it topically as a skin treatment.

If so, then I would say that Olive Oil is going to be just like any other skin treatment. It's very individual to the user so what could be an incredibly beneficial treatment for one user, could also have a negative effect on another. Your best way of finding out if it would work well for you would be to try it and see.

I would recommend using Avon's Planet Spa Mediteranean Olive Oil Line. They have a
*Whipped Body Creme
*Bath & Shower Souffle
*Conditioning Hair Mask

They're all amazing on me, so I hope you like them.
Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I use it on my skin after I've been in the sun. If I get a sunburn, I add some drops of lemon juice to it and dap it on. I know people in Europe who swear by it. I've not had problems with it causing me breakouts. I have more problems with lotions like Vaseline and even Victoria's Secret causing breakouts!

Answer 4

yes..olive oil is good for the skin..it is better 2 use as lotion than lotion its self..because lotion has chamicals and all those things but olive oil is great 4 the skin cuz it is natural oil and there is NO chemicals or anything in it..

Answer 5

Its recommended for cuticles,nails and as a deep conditioner for hair, and it works. Some all natural face products have OO l as an ingredient, but I wouldnt put OO on my face straight up-too thick and goopy

Answer 6

According to my mom's naggin, no it isn't, supposedly it just makes it greasy and oily (obviously)

But I wouln't know first hand, but she's a trained cosmetologist and a mom cosmetologist knows best.

sorry, I couldn't be of any more help. =)

Answer 7

it's just supposed to be a moisturizer. If yu have oily skin, it'll prolly do the things you've listed

Answer 8

Olive oil is good for your nails.

Answer 9

it is a moisterizer (spelling)...used in moderation, it wouldn't hurt...it is an ingredient in lots of "natural" skin and hair products...I have mulatto hair, and my mom used to put it on my hair and scalp at night, that and vaseline...of course, you should wash it out before you leave the house...

Answer 10

it just makes your skin a little greecy, its does not do any thig that helps u so dont even bother