olive oil as a moisturizer?

I`m glad to be answering your message since I`m such an avid olive oil user. I use it to moisturize my skin and hair. I use it as a prewash deep hot oil treatment and also it`s the main ingredient in my homemade Wild Growth Oil. It`s magnificent b/c it`s a little heavier than jojoba but still soaks in to the skin and hair. I use 100% plain old olive oil, some people use the extra virgin or virgin but to me it doesnt make a difference since those oils are purified for tastes in cooking. ( can`t taste the oil when used for a moisturizer) The smell is a little bland and kitcheny, takes a little getting used to, but rest assured that the smell evaporates once it soaks in. Hope this helps, any more questions, you can email me at caramela79@msn.com.

I add about a tablespoon of olive oil to my regular conditioner as well. This way, I get some of the benefits of olive oil when I don`t have time for a hot oil treatment, and it boosts the softening power of even the cheapest conditioners!