I happened to shave tonight and as I rubbed olive oil on my legs it donned on me how many times a day I use olive oil… Then I realized, how many people really know about the many uses of this miracle fluid?
I’m excited to share with you this neato information that I hope will help you in your every day-to-day lives.
(If I missed anything or you know of another use, feel free to leave a comment! And do keep in mind that I welcome all kinds of comments.)
1. After Shave
This is great for men and women both. Just use the olive oil raw on the damp/wet skin.
2. Enhances Conditioner
If your hair is dry and frizzy, or has been damaged by color treatments, hair products, or styling then mix your condition with olive oil. You would want to only mix in 1/3 the amount of oil to your usual amount of conditioner. It doesn’t take much. Let the conditioner sit in your hair the usual amount of time that you do every other day. But make sure that you get the most of it out. You will definitely see a difference in your hair within the first few days. 
Will also get out the worst of tangles!
3. Acne Controller
Every other day before you go to bed, wash all the make up and grime from your face and do a second “wash” with a mix of olive oil and salt. I only use a quarter size amount of both… It won’t remove the acne completely but there will be a noticeable difference.
4. Oiling Hinges
Whether it’s a hinge on your front door or the hinge on your pocket knife, olive oil will help the part glide smoothly against each other. It doesn’t take much and you can even use a little water with it too. Just apply the oil onto the hinge and work it in.
5. Knife Sharpening
Some people use soap, I use oil… The sharpening stone seems to hold onto the oil better than the water. If the stone is really dry, I will mix in a little water so I’m not using so much oil… Then when you’re done sharpening, a nice piece of veg. tan hide (or cow hide) will put a nice finishing edge on the blade! Barbers use the hide on their straight razors…
6. Massage Oil
I don’t know about you, but I am the masseuse of the family and sometimes lotion doesn’t work the way you would like… I keep a small bottle of oil with me and a glass/bowl of water. I will put the oil on my hands, work them together a little, then dip my fingers in the water… It won’t clog pores, moisturizer the skin, and your hands glide beautifully over the skin!
7. MakeUp Remover
I’m starting to hear this more often as I make my way through the day… It’s amazing really how well this works! Keep in mind ladies that if you don’t get your mascara off all the way, you can actually get microscopic bugs on your lashes that will eat away at them… Icky right! Olive oil will help get even those waterproof makeups off. Just apply it on a cotton pad and wipe away the makeup. Doesn’t hurt, won’t dry out the skin (will do the opposite), won’t pull out lashes, and doesn’t burn the eyes.
8. Condition Leather
Women, do you have a leather purse? Men, do you have a leather jacket? How about cowboy boots? Or leather shoes? These wonderful leather items will sooner or later begin to dry out and crack… To prevent that from happening, just give the leather a light rub of olive oil with an old cloth. Those old wash cloths or dish towels work great! Just make sure that you give it a couple days to absorb.
9. Oiling Wood
Instead of using those processed and chemically enhanced wood polishes, just use olive oil! Works just as good!
10. Ease Tough Zippers
Have a stubborn zipper? Use a the littlest amount on the zipper and then work the zipper to distribute the oil. Bar soap works well too!
11. Care for your dog or cat
I don’t know about you, but during the weather changes, my dogs get some nasty dry skin. Just add in a small amount of olive oil and it will not only give them good skin, but also a wonderful coat! And they will eat up their food like they are being timed.
12. Cooking
I know that this is a given… But it will work great for oiling a pan for a dinner dish or if you are making those yummy grill cheese or quesidillas. Just add a little in, instead of butter or margarine, and your off!
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