Benefits of Olive Oil Body Massage

The history of olive oil dates back to Neolithic times and it was considered the greatest gift of God to mankind by ancient Greeks who used it as a medicine for treating various medical conditions. It was also used as an essential oil for treating various skin diseases and ailments. The trees are native to the Mediterranean Basin and later spread to the rest of the world. The oil is obtained by pressing whole olives and is presently used for cooking and in pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. Being rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids; it is great for consumption and hold an important place in the high blood pressure diet chart. It is also one of the best oils that are used for body massage by professionals.

Extra virgin olive oil is undoubtedly the healthiest fat on earth because it is a rich source of monounsaturated fats, oleic acid, omega 6 fatty acids, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin K and antioxidants. Extra virgin olive oil is of the best quality that is extracted by first pressing of the olives. It can contain no refined oil.