Extra virgin olive oil has always been used as a medicine, ointment and cosmetic; it is a real wealth of substances beneficial for the health of the epidermis: emollient, tonic, protective and antioxidant. It has been used since time immemorial as a natural remedy for removing thorns from the skin, softening and protecting the skin, treating abdominal pain, arthritis and rheumatism, strengthening nails, relieving muscle pain, relieving wax from the ears, and adding shine and softness to the hair.