How to Use Olive Oil on Feet
Olive oil is one of the most versatile products on the supermarket shelf, but did you know that you could apply it to your feet? As an all-natural moisturizer, olive oil can also benefit your skin when applied topically.
Olive oil is filled with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These keep your skin smoother and younger. By properly applying olive oil on your feet, you'll be able to achieve softer skin.
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Read the label. Seek the highest quality olive oil in order to achieve the most antioxidant benefits. Antioxidants prevent or slow down oxidation in our cells. This means younger looking skin. Use extra-virgin olive oil is judged as it is unrefined.
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Exfoliate. Use your preferred method of exfoliation. Scrub your feet with a pumice rock, use a skin file, or use an exfoliation product. Exfoliating helps get rid of dead skin cells, so that the olive oil can penetrate the skin cells more quickly.
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Cleanse your feet with soap and water. Make sure to remove any dirt or product from the exfoliation process. Either take a shower, bathe, or wash your feet exclusively.
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Apply olive oil. Rub a generous amount of olive oil onto your feet. Massage the olive oil onto your feet in a circular manner, especially paying attention to those dry or cracked areas, such as your heels or the balls of your feet.
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Slip on your socks and sleep. Repeat the process when necessary. Sometimes, softer skin doesn't happen over night. If this is the case, consistently follow the same method until you achieve the results you prefer.
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Repeat the process when necessary. Sometimes, softer skin doesn't happen over night. If this is the case, consistently follow the same method until you achieve the results you prefer.
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