Olive Oil Can Literally Work Wonders On Your Hair

Honestly, what isn't olive oil good for? You can cook with it, use it in salad dressings, or hey, just dunk whole chunks of bread in the stuff. It doesn't stop there either-you can also slather it pretty much all over your bod. (You'll look like a freakin' Greek goddess.)

“Although I'm not a big proponent of home remedies that encourage people to put food on their skin-because oftentimes you end up with an allergic reaction-olive oil is one exception,” says Tony Nakhla, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and founder and CEO of EIGHTH DAY. “It can be used anywhere on the body as an emollient and skin hydrator.”

But not all olive oils are the same. Look for organic, non-GMO, cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil, says David Lortscher, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and CEO and founder of Curology. “Processed without heat or chemicals, this type of olive oil contains the most beneficial nutrients and is least likely to irritate your skin,” he says.

The beauty benefits of olive oil are legit-here's how you can reap them from head to toe.