Olive Oil was popularly called "liquid gold" in the ancient times. It is mostly used in cooking for having high concentration of monounsaturated fat, which helps to lower the LDL (bad) Cholesterol. Along with that, Olive Oil is also used with massage as it has several beneficial factors when applied on skin through massage. Regular Massage with Olive Oil helps to cure several skin diseases and ailments.
Benefits of Massage with Olive Oil
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There are numerous benefits of Massage with Olive Oil. The Massage with Olive Oil can be done every day or once a week or once in a month by a professional massage therapist. The benefits of Massage with Olive Oil have been discussed below:
Dry Skin: Massaging the dry or flaky skin regularly with Olive Oil helps to restore the natural moisture of the skin, which is caused by the harsh weather. It also helps to repair the skin, which has been damaged by the exposure to the sun. Massage with a mixture of half cup Olive Oil and one capsule of Vitamin E in circular motion helps to makes skin smooth and glowing.
Pain Relief: Massage with Olive Oil also helps to relieve pain, aches and muscle spasms. Regular massage with this oil also helps in relieving swelling, gout, arthritis and sprains. Half cup of Olive Oil with a mixture of essential oil like rose or geranium will help to reduce the mentioned problems. Essential oil is used to improve the aroma of the oil.
Head Massage: Regular head massage with Olive Oil helps to combat dry and flacky scalp and dandruff by giving a healthy and shiny hair. Massaging Olive Oil regularly on the scalp with a mixture of lavender or rose oil helps to keep hair healthy and problem free.
Reduce Cellulite: Massage with Olive Oil also helps to reduce the cellulite on hips, thighs and upper legs areas. Mix Olive Oil with ground coffee or 250 ml water and massage regularly on those areas to reduce the fat.
Reduce Sun Burn: Olive Oil has been a popular remedy for reducing sun burn on the skin. Regular massage with Olive and water mixture on the affected areas will gradually reduce the burn. The squalene, vitamins and phytosterols elements in the oil help to heal skin irritation caused by sunburn making the tan lighter.
Relieve Stress: Full body massage with Olive Oil is a great way to have relaxation to release stress. It calms the nerves by increasing blood circulation throughout the body, improving energy levels and supplying overall nourishment to the body.
Reduce Stretch Marks: Massage with Olive Oil on a daily basis is also beneficial for reducing stretch marks caused by pregnancy. The oil should be applied on the stretch marks and massaged with circular motions; the oil should totally be absorbed in the skin. It will improve blood circulation and hydrate, moisturize and smooth the skin to reduce stretch marks.
