[header] How to choose olive oil for homemade cosmetics [title] Look for cold-pressed extra virgin (evoo) or virgin olive oil. [step] This is the best quality oil, ideal for cosmetics use. If you find this to be more expensive than your usual olive oil, just buy a small bottle intended only for cosmetics purposes; this will also allow you to use it up faster, keeping it fresh. 
[substeps] Evoo and virgin olive oils must be extracted without using chemicals. This is what makes these forms of olive oil ideal for cosmetics use.