Olive Oil is one of the kitchen staples which work wonders for your skin, no matter what type it is. Packed with many antioxidants and nutrients, it is used to achieve flawless skin, great hair and strong nails. Used as a moisturiser, make-up remover, exfoliater and several other purposes to give you the skin you have always dreams of having. One such use is as an important ingredient in some face masks.

How to Make Olive Oil Face Masks at Home:

Here are three Olive Oil Face Masks you can make for yourself at home.

1. Olive Oil and Honey Face Mask:

This honey and olive oil face mask for acne is the recipe for getting flawless and glowing skin. Honey, which is loaded with antioxidants and antibacterial properties, makes your skin hydrated and supple. It helps prevent bacterial buildup as a result of fighting with breakouts.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp of Honey
• 1 Tbsp of Lemon juice

How to Use:

• Add olive oil in a small bowl and heat it, by placing the bowl in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Cool it and add honey to it. Squeeze a lemon and add some drops of it into the bowl.
• Apply on your face and neck and leave the mixture for 20 minutes to dry and get properly absorbed into you skin.
• Wash your face with lukewarm water.
• You can try this recipe once a week.

Why this Works:

The combination of olive oil and honey helps fight acne due to the antibacterial properties of honey and nutrients like Vitamin E in olive oil. Your skin becomes softer and smoother than before.

Benefits:

Easy to make at home and skin considerably looks good. Acne appearance lessens.

2. Olive Oil And Avocado Face Mask:

Avocado is known to be “Nature’s butter”. With the goodness of essential vitamins, omega3 fatty acids and beta carotene, it moisturises your skin, preventing signs of aging. On the other hand, olive oil when mixed with Avocado protects and rejuvenates your skin. Thus; it is a very good olive oil face mask for glowing skin.