Olive Oil for Moisturiser

beemuzed

olive oil with sugar makes a real hand softener too!

Smiley_Mum

My grandmother lived until she was nearly 90 and she used olive oil everyday on her skin, hands, legs etc, she never ever had any problems, dry skin etc. People often remarked on how nice her skin was, she never did look her age.

eryn_kathleen

There's a thread on 'Green & Ethical Moneysaving' about rosehip oil, which is supposed to be a great anti-aging moisturiser. Jojoba oil is also really good for all types of skin because it's very similar to the natural sebum that is produced by your body.

I use the following mix on my dry cheeks:
3tbsp jojoba oil
3tbsp rosehip oil
1tbsp grapeseed oil (if I have it)
1tbsp vit e oil (if I have it)
You could add olive oil into this, or replace any of the oils with it. Then I do a combination of any of the following essential oils, depending on my mood: chamomile, bergamot, rose, neroli, lavender.

This website has some nice recipes:
http://www.cranberrylane.com/recipes-face-care.htm#fc1

I found that the Dr. Hauschka face oil (http://www.drhauschka.co.uk/productinfo.php?product=90) was really great for my oily t-zone, and the £3 sample lasts ages. Alternatively, jojoba oil on its own or with a drop or two of an essential oil like lemongrass is meant to be good for oily skin.