8 surprising uses of olive oil off the table

Olive oil is a Mediterranean classic in our kitchen. This wonderful oil can not only be used for cooking, but also in everyday life, where it can advantageously replace cosmetic or drugstore products with chemical ingredients that can have side effects.

1. Olive oil for the skin

The actress Sofía Loren said it whenever she had the opportunity: the secret of her beauty was olive oil, a natural substance and perfect for the care of dry skin:

2. Olive Oil Floating Candles

A candlelit dinner coming up and you've run out of candles? No problem. Instead of running to the nearest supermarket and buying new ones or melting down leftover candles, you can easily make odorless and soot free floating candles with olive oil.

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. Cut a slice of cork about a centimeter flat with a sharp knife and make a hole in the middle with a needle.
2. The wick (you can make it by twisting thin cotton thread and smearing it with oil) is passed through the hole, if necessary with the help of a needle. On the one hand, it should protrude between 1 and 1.5 cm, this is where it lights up. The other will remain in the oil.
3. Fill the jar halfway with water. Then add the oil that will float on top. The water will smother the flame as soon as there is not enough oil left.
4. Now carefully place the cork on top of the oil. It is important that the end of the wick is inside the oil layer, not the water layer
5. Light it up and enjoy the atmosphere.

3. Massage with olive oil

Olive oil is ideal for massaging, as it absorbs slowly, nourishes the skin and maintains hydration. You can use olive oil on its own or mix it with a few drops of the essential oil of your choice.

4. Olive Oil Leather Care

Does leather look dry and dull? You don't need to buy expensive care products with dubious ingredients, you can trust olive oil.

Smooth leather will last forever if you treat and care for it with olive oil from time to time. To do this, put a few drops on the leather and spread them by drawing circles with a cotton cloth.

5. Olive oil as an anticorrosive

Unlike stainless steel, iron items must be cared for so that they do not rust. Bicycle chains, for example, can be greased with olive oil just like pruning shears or shovels.

Carbon steel knives can be protected from moisture and rust formation with olive oil.

6. Olive oil-based wood polish

Wooden objects require regular care to remain beautiful for many years despite rain, sun, dust and wear.

Olive oil is the perfect natural product for caring for wood for furniture, cutting boards, etc. Like linseed oil, you can use it as a wood stain.

7. Olive oil for hair and beards

Olive oil is healthy for hair, especially if it is dry or damaged.

You can heat a little oil and massage it into freshly washed and towel-dried hair. Wrap it up and leave it on for an hour, after which time wash it off with a mild shampoo.

If you have thick curls that tend to be dry, rub a few drops of olive oil into your palms and knead in after shampooing, it will act as a leave-in conditioner, on damp hair.

Olive oil is also a great beard oil for men to keep it soft and manageable.

8. Remove glue residue with olive oil

Sticker and label residue can be very annoying. Fat soluble adhesive residues can be removed by applying olive oil to the affected stained area. Put a little oil on the sticky area, wait a few minutes, and then just wipe off the adhesive residue.