Why Olive Oil Soap Is the Best for the Skin !

Olive oil has benefits beyond the kitchen. It has been an ancient beauty remedy for centuries, used by the ancient Romans and Grecians. It has properties that keep skin and hair rejuvenated without stripping the body’s natural oils, leaving skin and hair irritated and brittle. Many generic soaps contain animal fats, synthetics, petroleum, and other harsh chemicals that leave behind damage. The use of olive oil in soaps eliminate these harsh elements and provide many unknown benefits.

Olive Oil in pure form has a natural low pH level which is gentle on your body’s cells. Instead of irritating your cells with high pH chemicals to strip away dirt and oils like other harsh soaps, olive oil based soaps, like those found at Levant Soap, will leave your skin at a well-balanced pH level. Meaning skin is left nourished not harmed. Many perceive that oil on your skin is the cause of blemishes, however, it is the oil on your skin which protects it from the elements, keeps it moisturized, and thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Soaps containing olive oil will also help restore the natural function of your skin by not blocking pores, replenishing lost oils, and maintaining elasticity. Synthetic soaps have fragrance and other substances that will not leave your skin after being washed. Instead they will leave behind a residue unseen to your eye but can be found in your pores. This essentially stops your skin from breathing and can cause unwanted blemishes. The rich fatty acids and vitamins naturally present in olive oil bring life to your skin.

The vitamins that are present in olive oil are vitamins A and E. These vitamins are antioxidants that have free radical fighting properties. If you wear make-up or are exposed to pollution (i.e. being outside) then you are exposing your body to free radicals. The olive oil in soaps can help wash these disease causing, pro-aging elements off your skin.

Other benefits of olive oil soaps are they tend to last longer. These soaps are dense due to the rich oil and fatty acid properties found in them, and therefore they produce less of a lather. This also benefits your wallet as you won’t be finding yourself running to the store too often buying body soap. Additionally, olive oil soaps are made with plant oils not animal oils which give animal lovers and vegans peace of mind.

The natural and pure properties of olive oil in soaps outweigh other natural soaps on the market. The ancient Grecians and Romans knew the benefits of olive oil and it is time that traditional soaps make their way back into popular demand. The presence of so many harsh elements in our foods, clothes, make-up, lotions, and soaps is unnecessary and avoidable. Purchase an olive oil based soap and see the benefits and rejuvenating qualities for yourself.