Try a Mediterranean Diet for Beautiful Skin
Ever notice the beautiful skin possessed by women in the Mediterranean? Does Sophia Loren who has aged ever so gracefully come to mind? 
Perhaps credit should be given to two botanicals that have been cultural standards for years: figs and olives. Both are packed with antioxidants and olive oil is abundant in essential fatty acids. Cleopatra and the prophet Mohammed both enjoyed figs and the Roman writer Pliny the Elder praised them for their power to get rid of wrinkles. 
Recognized traditionally for their healing properties, figs and olives are the new buzz in skin care. The fruit of the olive tree has been touted as a youth elixir. And no wonder, olive trees can live up to 1,000 years. 
Packed with polyphenols olive oil itself is a wonderful moisturizer, cuticle cream and hair conditioner. Incorporated into beauty products, it packs a bigger punch.
Greece devotes 60 percent of its cultivated land to olive growing. It is the world’s top producer of black olives and boasts more varieties of olives than any other country. Straight from olive oil country, Greek manufacturer Apivita makes a Deep Face Scrub with olive grains that purifies and exfoliates. Rich in natural emollients, olive oil, when added to soap skin moisturizes and cleans in one fell swoop. Apivita’s Olive Oil Soap fills the bill.
When a regular part of a diet, figs are touted to lower cholesterol, help stop strokes, control blood pressure, promote weight loss, battle diabetes, and combat cancer. 
Valued for their warm, unique scent, figs have been often used to fragrance soaps and candles. Acca Kappa’s Fig Soap gently cleanses and moisturizes with a lovely soft scent. To bring the fresh clean scent of fig to your home, try Archipelago Botanicals White Fig Home diffuser or candle.
So, aside from that occasional Fig Newton and a drizzle of Olive Oil on your salad, add some figs and olives to your beauty routine. The beauty of Mediterranean skin awaits.
Beautiful skin — definitely HOT!
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January 6th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
This also relates to your previous post, but I used to use a shampoo and conditioner (when my hair was long and frizzy) that contained olives. Oddly, it didn’t make my hair easier to comb through while wet, but once I got through it, it was silky and felt great to touch. It had a different smell, but my then husband liked it very much.
A former boyfriend also used to put olive oil on his feet every night and his feet went from cracked, icky guy feet so soft as a baby’s butt in just a month or two. He swore by it.
I keep olive oil in my shower because winters in Montana (heck, summers as well) are very dry and if I rub some on my arms and legs before I even dry off, my skin looks much better.
You’re right…Good skin is HOT!
January 9th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
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February 3rd, 2007 at 8:17 am
Its good to know it is not in possible to remain looking good even as u get older so Sophie Loren is my inspiration as she looks amazing for her years.
March 5th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
For any UK or European folk - you can get Apivita products online now from http://www.greekskincare.com
January 31st, 2008 at 11:19 pm
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