Olive Oil and Pineapple Facial Treatment for a Healthy Complexion

Whether you suffer from irritated skin, are exposed to harsh weather conditions, or just want a healthy quick way to soothe and nourish your skin, nothing works better than an olive oil and pineapple facial treatment.

Olive oil has been used by women for generations in Southern Europe to keep their skin youthful, healthy and radiant. Studies have shown that olive oil has many healing properties as well as contains high levels of vitamin E and vitamin A which aid in maintaining skin's smoothness, elasticity and overall health. These vitamins also help to decrease inflammation such as can be caused by chapped skin, acne, and eczema.

Pineapple fruit is one of nature's best astringents as it contains bromelain which is a digestive enzyme that naturally helps your skin slough off dead skin cells as well as excess oils and dirt. Scientific studies have also shown that the hydroxy acids in pineapples help to improve skin elasticity as well as aid in diminishing the depth and look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Mixing olive oil and pineapple to create an all natural treat for your skin is the ideal way of healing skin that is irritated or rough, as well as just maintaining healthy skin and giving it a protective and soothing edge against the elements and everyday stresses.

To make the olive oil and pineapple facial treatment all you will need is four tablespoons of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, and a half cup of pineapple chunks (you can use canned pineapple, but fresh and organic is always best).

Once you have the ingredients on hand, place the olive oil and pineapple chunks into your blender or food processor and blend them until the mixture is very smooth. You can use this mixture right away by smoothing it onto your freshly washed face. Leave the treatment on for 10-25 minutes and rinse your face with cool water. You can then towel dry your face and moisturize as usual. Your skin will feel healthier and pores look smaller instantly.

While not all of us have the time to go to a spa for a professional facial treatment, we do all deserve to pamper our skin. With just a little olive oil and a pineapple, we can create the perfect and nutrient laden treat for our skin in just minutes and in the comfort of our own home. Use it to heal irritated skin or just to nourish already healthy skin, your face will look radiant, and healthy without the high cost of salon procedures or the possible exposure to chemicals that prepackaged face masks and treatments often have.