Olive oil's secret uses for hand and hair care revealed

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

Hand care in the kitchen is essential, especially if you don't have a dishwasher. Dry skin, cracked fingertips, and damaged nails can cause discomfort. Fortunately, a clever trick using just a tablespoon of olive oil works wonders. It's important to use it the right way.

A hand rejuvenation treatment and a manicure cost about $50 CAD. Much cheaper, and without leaving home, you can take care of your beauty in the kitchen. Provided you have good-quality olive oil in your cupboard. Slightly warmed so it does not exceed 40°C and applied to a paper towel or cotton pad, it turns into a luxurious, moisturizing, and strengthening oil for the delicate skin of the hands. It is important to perform this activity regularly, especially at the beginning of the treatment, for several days in a row. You can easily create a natural cosmetic treatment by rubbing olive oil into your fingers and hands. Thanks to the vitamin F contained in the olive oil, it protects against moisture loss and strengthens the lipid barrier. Meanwhile, vitamin E protects against UV rays.

Hand care isn't everything! Olive oil also works great on hair. It is especially good to use on dry, brittle ends. Hair treated with olive oil will be shiny and, over time, more nourished. It's important not to use too much. Rinsing out excess olive oil from hair is not the easiest task. It is also recommended to use standard scalp and hair care treatments at the same time. In both ways of utilizing olive oil, it's worth paying attention to five features before purchasing this product.