Question 1

is olive oil good for treating sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Cool compresses; aloe vera gel (avoid the ones with Benzocaine as they can cause allergic skin reaction); topical otc steroid cream for more painful burns (remember to use very sparingly to avoid potential skin damage). Prevention is even better: sun blocks that protect against uva & uvb applied b4 exposure; long sleeves, broad-brimmed hats, pants. For sever blistering, see fp.

Question 2

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 3

why is olive oil healthy?

Accepted Answer

Loaded with: Healthy fats, no sugar.

Question 4

what are the good effects of olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: Olive oil has 8.1 mcg of vitamin K, 1.9 mg of vitamin E &amp; 1.9 grams of saturated fat. Olive oil also contains 30mg of phytosterols which helps to keep cholesterol low.

Question 5

which is healthier , eating olives or olive oil ?

Accepted Answer

They are : Both healthy and testy. The olives and olive oil each have their advantages and disadvantages.

Question 6

is it ok to drink olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: Yes but most of us don't like the taste in large amounts. Try putting extra virgin olive oil on your salds with a little vinegar.

Question 7

can olive oil cure dandruff?

Accepted Answer

NO: Olive oil may make the dandruff worse! dandruff can be cured by shampooing often. (daily if possible) and with a tar shampoo such as t-gel or tarsum or head & shoulders (all are over the counter). I have no financial interest in these.

Question 8

does olive oil reduce cholestrol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fat and has been shown to increase your good cholesterol (HDL) and lower your bad cholesterol (ldl). It does not mean that you can replace olive oil with your other oil and constantly eat fried/greasy food. The liver will see this as just a mass input of fat and eventually this will be detrimental to your health. You should visit your pcp and come up witha  a plan.

Question 9

is virgin olive oil good for the skin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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