Supermarket-purchase olive oil for use on skin?

External Since: Dec 04, 2003 Posts: 1

Hi All,

It's the winter up here in the Northeast US. Which means dry skin. Several
of my friends, both from Mediterranean countries, have said that normal
olive oil from the supermarket can be used as a body oil. I know that many
companies market vegetable-based oils for skin care. But frankly ordinary
(not extra-virgin) olive oil is quite inexpensive. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Eug

External Since: Aug 27, 2003 Posts: 182

eggboy wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> It's the winter up here in the Northeast US. Which means dry skin. Several
> of my friends, both from Mediterranean countries, have said that normal
> olive oil from the supermarket can be used as a body oil. I know that many
> companies market vegetable-based oils for skin care. But frankly ordinary
> (not extra-virgin) olive oil is quite inexpensive. Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eug

Maybe in small amounts. I use pure Petroleum Jelly sometimes..if i use a little, it's fine, and absorbs quite
quickly..if i get smart and use it excessively it leaves a thick film that never goes away and that SUX.