Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Basics Before the Basics: Olive Oil Soap


I love olive oil: in a deep conditioning hair mask, used a gentle makeup remover and especially drizzled over a piece of crusty sourdough bread.

The benefits of olive oil are well documented.
"This oil is full of antioxidants such as vitamins A and E, polyphenols, and phytosterols. These antioxidants help neutralize the free radicals that cause skin damage. Olive oil also contains squalene and trace amounts of chlorophyll. Squalene is a moisturizer that helps regulate your skin's sebum production."

When I came across this Pure Olive Oil Soap bar at Whole Foods, I was overjoyed. This is a soap that doesn't strip your skin of natural moisture and cleanses naturally.  At $1.99 this may be the best beauty product I've purchased this year. 

I can't find this particular brand, pictured above, online but Kiss My Face has an 8-pack for $4


Enjoy and cleanse naturally.