The ancients knew of olive oil's curative properties and used it to treat everything from dandruff and bad breath to stomach upsets and ulcers. People of the Mediterranean region continue to value olive oil for the overall beauty and good health it provides. Olive oil has also been regarded as the “beauty oil.” In fact, olive oil’s beauty is more than skin deep. The body’s cells incorporate the valuable fatty acids from the oil, making the skin more lustrous. Olive Oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.