Olive Oil Exfoliating Facial Wash Recipe

My favorite brand for both cooking & beauty: Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil

With the onset of chilly, humidity-free weather, I'll be making some adjustments to my skin care regime - providing a perfect opportunity to share a favorite Fall/Winter beauty secret, my

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gentle Exfoliating Facial Wash!

Your skin will glow as if you’ve had microdermabrasion - however this method is much gentler - enough so that I'll use it daily in the driest winter months.

Olive oil skin care is nothing new. In fact, this ancient beauty secret was discovered over 5000 years ago when it became an essential component of skin care. So take a hint from the beautiful Mediterraneans of today and long ago and try it for yourself! This anti-aging, antioxidant-rich oil can be YOUR personal beauty secret, too!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gentle Exfoliating Facial Wash:

• 1 Tbsp. or so EVOO
• 1 1/2 Tsp. or so Baking Soda 
• 1 or 2 Droplets Warm Water

1. Pour a little EVOO into the palm of your hand (or you may prefer to mix in a small dish the first couple of times). 
2. Next add a bit of baking soda to the oil in your palm. The baking soda serves as the exfoliating component.
3. Add a few droplets of water.  
4. Gently mix in your palm with a fingertip to form a loose paste.
5. With slightly moist finger tips, gently massage the paste over your skin in a circular motion, avoiding the delicate eye area.
6. Rinse gently with warm water and a soft wash cloth. 

PS. EVOO is also an excellent eye-makeup remover.

What is your favorite beauty secret?

Comments

[Ciao Florentina]

I do this all the time, fantastic natural exfoliator and your face will feel like a baby's bottom teehee

[Juliane]

Florentina, Thank you! I'm so glad you've liked my little tip:)

[Kenny Ingersoll]

This is great! I just finished experimented with a mixture of baking soda, water, and a few drops of essential oils but found that it still dried my face out a bit! This is right up my alley!

[juliane]

Kenny, Thank you for your comment. I used it this morning- perfect for the winter, leaves my skin so soft and smooth. Look forward to "seeing" you again soon here at StyleNectar! All the best to you:-) ~juliane

[lynn]

i tried this last night, and found that after rinsing it off, it still left a lot of the oil on my face. is this normal? or should i be washing my face afterwards with my regular soap to get off all of the olive oil? thanks!

[Juliane Porter]

Hi Lynn,
Depending on the brand of olive oil used results may vary. However, this is intended to be a very hydrating - tho exfoliating- technique which I use only in the dry winter months as it would be too heavy for my skin type (oily) any other time of the year. After rinsing off with warm water I pat my face dry gently with a soft, clean towel, absorbing any excess oil. I often use this exfoliating wash before bed prior to applying topical treatments which might otherwise irritate my skin if not for the moisturizing EVOO barrier. I don't personally wash my face again with another cleanser after the EVOO face wash.

Another great oil to try, which is a little lighter, is Extra Virgin Coconut Oil which I DO use year round. It's anti-bacterial/viral/fungal so it won't clog pores or cause breakouts. It's excellent for conditioning the skin- full of antioxidants. Conversely, I don't use coconut oil as my body moisturizer like many people do, because I don't find it moisturizing enough for my body- however, as I said, I love it for my face. If you find the olive oil is too heavy for you- you may want to give the coconut oil a try.

Thank you for your question, Lynn. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend:-)

Much love,
Juliane

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