martes, 24 de febrero de 2015

Olive Oil

Today we will put more emphasis on a wonderful product, besides being an ideal ingredient for our food, is fantastic as a homemade remedy, is used both for our skin and hair care, we are talking about oil of olive.

This oil is extracted from the olive tree also known as olive, the greater part of the pulp of this fruit is oil and is removed at the end of autumn, which is when it contains your maximum amount.

properties:

  •  it has a high of antioxidants, beneficial to prevent the aging
  • ­Contains Vitamin C, E and K. 
  • It is rich in carotene and polyphenols. 
  • It has oleic acid, which helps to control cholesterol.
Health Benefits

1 Being rich in antioxidants, prevents cell death.
2 Protect the health of the arteries and heart.
3 Controls obesity and type 2 diabetes.
4 It protects us from some types of cancer such as breast cancer.
5 is good for hypertension.

Skin Benefits

1 stimulates the formation of collagen.
2 helps us heal our skin because it activates cell regeneration.
3 Moisturizes the skin.
4 Combats premature aging. 

Benefits for hair

1. it hydrates our hair and provides softness..
2 Help the brightness of the hair.
3 Combat dryness.
4. nourishes the scalp.
5 stimulates growth.
6 It helps with split ends.