Olive oil is more than just a kitchen ingredient. It is a rich source of potent nutrients that are essential for beauty enhancement and can replace harsh soap. Creating the right recipes to enhance your skin isn’t that hard because all the ingredients that you will need are just there in your cupboard.

1 Recipe for Facial Cleanser
Mix 80% of olive oil and 20% castor oil. Add essential oils the amount depending on your skin type. Gently massage the mixture on your face and neck for 2 minutes. Drape a damp, warm clean wash cloth over your face and let it stay until it cools. Once you remove the cloth use it to gently take the oil off your face. Use 1 or 2 drops of the oil on your face as moisturizer.

2 Recipe for Body and Face Exfoliant
To create the exfoliant mix 2 or 3 tablespoons oil to 2 to 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda (with fine crystals). You can substitute sugar for soda. You may add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture.

3 Recipe for Bathtub Luxury
Before soaking in the tub add 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the water. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to make it more luxurious. This will make your skin feel clean and moisturized.

4 Recipe for Soft Cuticles
In a bowl put 3 parts of warm olive oil and one part freshly squeezed lemon juice. Soak in your fingers for 10 to 15 minutes. The mixture of oil and juice will eventually make your fingernails stronger and resistant to chipping.

5 Recipe for Hand Moisturizer
Before sleeping lather your hands with a generous amount of warmed up olive oil. Then wear plain, white cotton gloves to cover them. When you wake up take the gloves off to reveal smoother and softer hands.