Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the few oils with the ability to penetrate the hair shaft completely.  Like honey, this oil is great for skin as well.  Resulting in softer skin and healthier looking tresses, olive oil is something you want to keep in your pantry. 

With its ability to moisturize from the inside-out, this oil is an excellent choice for dry hair, skin or nails.  As a result of its moisturizing and cleansing abilities your tresses are shinier and healthier.

When selecting olive oil, be sure to choose the Extra Virgin (or EVOO) olive oil as it contains the majority of the good stuff versus the pure or virgin varieties.  Some of the health benefits of olive oil are:

• healthy heart
• cancer prevention
• lower cholesterol
• regulates blood sugar/pressure levels
• better digestion

I'll absorb this into my system any day versus the other chemically-boosted moisturizers out there.  So, the next time you're making spaghetti, save some of that olive oil for your beauty regimen!