Question 1

is olive oil good for the skin if a person has acne and scars?

Accepted Answer

Acne scar treatment: Oil on acne prone skin may be detrimental & typically home treatments fail. One important factor-get your acne under control. Find a dermatologist to tackle that w/ you. Most treatment to improve the appearance of acne scars use special technology to remodel the skin. The device I use to treat acne scars is called ematrix--see for info: http://www.Smacboca.Com/e-matrix-sublative-rejuvenation.Html.

Question 2

is virgin olive oil good for the skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In small amounts, it can be used as a moisturizer.

Question 3

is olive oil good for skin-combination help?

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Salads: Olive oil is good on salads. There are thousands of skin creams. You can try a few. If you have a specific problem a dermatologist will help you.

Question 4

i heard olive oil is good for skin. can i use the extra virgin olive cooking oil to apply on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Go ahead: But it might be comedogenic so try it on places that are facial.

Question 5

is olive oil good for sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Extra virgin olive oil is usually tolerated on even sensitive skin.

Question 6

are olive oil and coconut oil both good as skin moisturisers to soothe a sun burn?

Accepted Answer

Olive &amp; Coconut Oils: Both are good for the skin but much more beneficial if you ingest them also.  They can help reduce inflammation, nourish nerves and brain, etc.  Peace and good health.  If you are on blood thinners check w/doc first.

Question 7

is handmade cosmetic (often has olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, vitamin e, ...) safe and good for our skin? i'm going to use a handmade soap.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oil ingredients that are healthful to ingest are normally  healthy to use on the skin where they are often absorbed into the body. Many commercial products contain preservatives that are actually toxic or  alter hormone states.

Question 8

are olive oil the cause of darken skin?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil does not: darken the skin.  Please be grateful that you have healthy skin and see the beauty in in.  If you are around a lot of people w/similar skin tone it may be hard for you to appreciate what you have.  Stay neat and clean and be a good person and you will raise the probably of good relationships and a happy life.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

does olive oil work for dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Olive oil can be used as a moisturizer.

Question 10

olive oil and skin sensitivity, are these related?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Are you putting olive oil on your skin? If you are and your skin is getting irritated then stop. But people with sensitive skin just need to be very careful about putting anything on their skin. I typically recommend you try a small amount of any product near your ear to see how your skin responds.

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Are olive oil and coconut oil both good as skin moisturisers to soothe a sun burn?

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Is handmade cosmetic (often has olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, vitamin e, ...) safe and good for our skin? i'm going to use a handmade soap.

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