Olive Oil Can Treat Acne – Find Out How!

It’s difficult to treat acne. Even though there are millions of cosmetic products that are recommended for skin problems, sometimes they don’t work. Moreover, they can do more harm because they contain questionable ingredients. Olive oil can be a good natural remedy if you want to treat your acne.

Why? Olive oil is rich in essential fatty acids and nutrients that help in healing the affected areas of your skin. Also, it has antibacterial properties and it destroys the microbes that provoke acne. Another one of its properties is the content of antioxidants that can diminish the presence of acne marks.

We made a list of ways in which you can treat your acne, by using olive oil.

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  Lavender oil and olive oil

Put in a recipient ½ quarter of moderately hot extra virgin olive oil. Then add ten drops of lavender oil. Massage slowly into the skin.

• Olive oil for cystic acne

Use a recipient to add a pinch of salt, ¼ teaspoon of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. Mix them. Apply this solution to your skin and leave it for 10 minutes. Then wash your face.

• Sea salt scrub and olive oil

You have to make a paste out of these two ingredients. Combine one cup of fine sea salt with ¼ – ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil. Put this paste on wet skin and wait for five minutes. Then wash your face. You have to use this remedy three times a week.

• Olive oil overnight

Boost your blood circulation by using olive oil. Olive oil has the ability to clear your face from dirt or dead skin cells. That’s why it’s recommended to apply extra virgin olive oil on your clean skin before you go to bed. After you wake up, wash your skin. You can do this every night.

• Baking soda and olive oil

Add in a recipient one teaspoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and then blend. Put this solution on wet skin and wait for 10-20 minutes. Then wash your face and dry it with a towel. Use this remedy on a daily basis.

• Clove oil and olive oil

If you’re having problems with back acne, clove oil is a natural medicine that can help you. It has the power to fight against bacteria and inflammations. Use a recipient to put one teaspoon of clove oil, ten teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and then blend. Put on this solution to the affected areas and wait for a few minutes. Then wash your skin. You have to use this treatment 2 or 3 times a week.

Before using one of these treatments, talk to your doctor. It can be possible that you might have an allergic reaction to one of these ingredients. Don’t use olive oil for your eyes. You have to use one of these treatments regularly if you want to see results.