Benefits of Olive Oil Soap (Castille Soap)

Most people are aware that consuming olive oil has health benefits. Using olive oil topically, in the form of soap, has benefits, too. Olive oil is moisturizing to the skin and when used an an ingredient in soap, can keep skin healthy and nourished.

Olive oil has been used for centuries to moisturize and nourish the skin. A powerful antioxidant as well as an abundance of other beneficial properties as below :

Moisturize

Soap made with olive oil is a natural and hypoallergenic way to nourish and moisturize skin. Soap made with olive oil helps the skin's surface retain moisture, which translates to younger looking skin. Regular use helps keep skin looking supple and smooth.

Antioxidant Activity

Since olive oil contains high levels of many antioxidants, including vitamins A and E, it has the ability to renew and repair free radical damage in skin. Using soap made with olive oil helps protect and reverse the damage and wrinkles caused by sun exposure, pollution, smoke and an unhealthy diet. Additionally, the antioxidants present in soap with olive oil stimulate skin cells, leading to regrowth and maintenance of healthy, firm skin.
The anti-inflammatory properties also helps to reduce infection & alleviates many skin conditions including acne, pimples, eczema and psoriasis. Over time your skin is radiant and smooth, with less outbreaks.

Cleansing

Olive oil soap also has cleansing properties. When olive oil is applied to the skin it adheres to dirt which can then be scraped off. Adding soap ingredients to the olive oil provides a better smelling, less greasy way to keep skin clean and healthy. Many soaps containing olive oil have herbs added for additional benefits as well as pleasing scents.



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In short, here's how olive oil soap benefits your skin:

• Olive oil soap softens and smooths your skin and is great for dry and sensitive skin because olive oil is a fantastic emollient (an agent that softens or soothes the skin)

• Olive oil is great for relieving the symptoms of skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

• Olive oil will not clog your pores because it is non-greasy making it great for people who suffer from Acne.

• Olive oil contains squalene and squalane. Squalene is naturally produced by the sebum glands in the skin. The squalene and squalane work together to help prevent the skin's natural oils from oxidizing which could lead to cell deterioration.

• Hydroxytyrosol gives olive oil anti-inflammatory properties which research shows is good for healing skin abrasions, rashes and sunburn. The hydroxytyrosol also has antimicrobial properties.