The inhabitants of the Mediterranean have long appreciated the many useful properties of olives and olive oil, using them not only for food, but also as a highly effective cosmetic agent. Today we will share a few recipes that will help you keep your skin young and beautiful, as well as strengthen and revitalize your hair.

For fresh and healthy facial skin, mix a teaspoon each of peppermint, honey and olive oil in a blender. Apply to cleansed skin, avoiding the eye area, and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off.
To improve your complexion, you can use an olive mask with clay. Dissolve a teaspoon of clay in clean water and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Apply it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
To soften and nourish the lips, it is enough to apply a few drops of olive oil on weathered or chapped lips.
To care for the skin of hands and feet, it is recommended to massage them with a mixture of olive oil and coarse salt, as well as occasionally make baths with warmed olive oil.

Strengthening the skin of the chest can be achieved with a special mask of cottage cheese, olive oil and egg, which should be applied to the skin for 20 minutes.
To preserve the elasticity and smoothness of the skin of the body, it is useful to take baths with the addition of milk and olive oil.
To strengthen the nails and soften the cuticle before going to bed, you can make a bath of lemon juice and olive oil, and then wear soft gloves for better absorption of oil.
To restore the shine of the hair, it is recommended to apply a mask of egg yolk, lemon juice, olive oil and beer.
For easy combing and hair volume, prepare an olive conditioner by mixing honey and olive oil and applying it to the hair for 20-30 minutes.
To treat split ends, dab a mixture of olive oil, vinegar and egg on your hair and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off.