Olive Oil is now universally accepted as the healthiest of all edible oils, a fact that has been confirmed by all recent scientific research. Olive oil has the highest content of monounsaturated fats (MUF) and among the lowest amounts of other harmful fats. MUF increases good cholesterol (HDL) and reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. Olive oil thus fights against heart disease. It is also a rich source of Vitamins A, D, E, K and other antioxidants, which fight cancer, prevent ageing and work wonders for your skin and hair. Olive oil is also good for the digestive system, bone structure, high blood pressure and diabetes. Olive oil is known for vitamin E; use to dress salads and in cooking. Most doctors recommend a complete switch over to olive oil during post-cardiac problems.

Olive oil is one of the major ingredients in many of the beauty and hair care products and also used as a home remedy and some of the preparations are given below:

Apply good amount of oil on your hair and cover with a cotton towel for 30 minutes, later shampoo it. This gives a glowing hair.

It is great moisturizing solution which makes your skin softer and smoother.

Make an excellent night cream by using 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup rose water. This helps to lighten skin, kill bacteria and makes skin smooth.

It is a good oil to soften your feet.

Make a paste by mixing some mashed apricots and warm olive oil is the skin beauty tonic. Apply this paste all over your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with water.