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Hi i like to rub my body with olive oil a lot like a moistuiser. my question is will my body absorb its fat and caloires?????

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Dr. Megan Debell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nope - not absorbed: Rubbing your body with olive oil will not make you fat - it is an excellent moisturizer.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2020

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No appreciable: absorption of fat and calories from skin.

Answered 5/1/2015

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