Sweet oil, another name for olive oil, is a great all-natural product that has a multitude of health benefits, from anti-aging properties to medicinal qualities. While it doesn’t work well as a home remedy for any ear issues, there are still a ton of ways you can still incorporate sweet oil into your skincare and beauty treatments. Have fun discovering new ways you can use sweet oil in your daily life—you may be surprised at how many different functions it can have![1]

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Remove makeup with a cotton ball and sweet oil.

  1. Sweet oil can also improve your skin tone and clear up acne.[2] Sweet oil can be used as a substitute for a myriad of skin and beauty products, reducing the number of containers you have on your counter. Instead of using a store-bought makeup remover, add a few drops of sweet oil to a cotton ball and gently wipe away your makeup.[3]
    • Most makeup products are oil-based, which is why they can be hard to remove with gentle cleansers or soap and water. Luckily, oils can dissolve other oils, which is why sweet oil works so well to take off makeup.[4]

    Tip: Be sure to purchase a sweet oil or olive oil made specifically for skincare. Oils meant for cooking may have a slightly different composition and be less effective.[5]

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Exfoliate your skin with sweet oil and sugar.

  1. The oil and sugar help remove and soften dead skin. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of sweet oil. Gently rub the exfoliator over your skin, focusing on areas that are especially dry or rough. When you’re done, rinse the scrub away with warm water.[8]
    • If you want to make a bigger batch of scrub to keep in your bathroom, simply use a 2:1 sugar to oil ratio. Store the scrub in an airtight container and mix it before each use.
    • Be careful using this exfoliator on your face! It can be more abrasive because the sugar doesn’t dissolve in the oil at all. If your skin is uber-sensitive, you may want to use it primarily for your body and skip your face.
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Condition your cuticles with sweet oil.

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Avoid using sweet oil to prevent or treat stretch marks.

  1. Sweet oil won’t do much to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. If you’re looking for relief, you may want to talk to your dermatologist about getting a prescription for hyaluronic acid or tretinoin.[11]
    • Stretch marks are easiest to treat when they’re still pink and before they’ve turned white. It’s really hard to treat old stretch marks, and some stretch marks are inevitable because of your genetics.[12]
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Relieve constipation by using an olive-oil enema.

  1. Olive oil helps heal your colon, relieve constipation, and soothe IBS. Use 8 ounces (230 g) of olive oil in an enema bag, and follow that up with a simple warm-water enema. To give yourself an enema:[13]
    • Lay down on your left side and pull your knees up toward your chest.
    • Lubricate the end of the enema tube and gently insert it into your rectum.
    • Gently apply pressure to the enema bag to allow the olive oil to enter your colon.
    • Wait about 5-10 minutes before going to the bathroom to release the olive oil.
    • Repeat this process with warm water to help clear out the olive oil.
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Cook with olive oil.

  1. Olive oil is a great fat to use since it has vitamins and minerals. For optimal health benefits, choose an unrefined extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) when you’re cooking.[14]
    • Whisk together 3 parts EVOO with 1 part vinegar (red wine vinegar is a classic choice) and add salt and pepper to taste to create a heart-healthy salad dressing.[15]
    • Use olive oil to make a homemade hummus.[16]
    • Mix together olive oil and dried spices, like basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, rosemary, red pepper, and salt, to create a delicious dipping oil for bread.[17]
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Warnings

  • While it may sound like a good natural option, you should never use sweet oil as a sexual lubricant, especially with latex condoms. It can break down the material and cause the condom to break.[23]
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