Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is obtained by cold pressing of the fruits of Prunus amygdalus. See also : Almonds

Special Precautions of Almond Oil

Make sure to use pure sweet almond oil as a majority of store brands contains only a small percentage of almond oil and a large proportion of petroleum paraffins.

Health Benefits and Uses of Almond Oil

This oil is good for skins which are dry as it takes longer to absorb. During massage, almond oil is used to promotes relaxation and helps keep the skin soft even after the session. Almond oil may be used as a face mask so that it will be absorbed by the skin, making it supple and erasing wrinkles, crow’s feet and fine lines. Almond oil can also be used as a deep cleansing conditioner.

• Promote Healthy Skin : Almond oil helps make the skin soft and smooth. It is mild and has hypoallergenic properties which makes it great for sensitive skin too. It is best applied when it is at the same temperature as your body. Another reason almond oil is so good for skin is because it is rich in Vitamin E which is a very effective anti-oxidant. The Vitamin E in almonds keeps your eyes and skin looking and feeling youthful. Apply the oil regularly and your skin will combat stress and UV damage with ease.
• For Hair and scalp : Most soap and hair product manufacturing companies often incorporate almond ingredient into their products in order to make the skin and hair healthy, soft and radiant-looking. It has several natural vitamins and minerals that your skin and scalp need to stay healthy. It contains phospholipids, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, D, and E, Magnesium, glycoside, and calcium. It also acts as a natural anti-oxidant. It can be applied in number of skin conditions and hair treatments. It penetrates through the dead layers of skin, and nourishes it from the inside out. That is why It has ability to nourish hair from under the skin, where the hair follicles are.
• Almond oil is excellent for treating dandruff and hair damage. It also checks scalp infections and inflammation.
• Hair Growth: Massaging of sweet almond oil into the scalp may help stimulate hair growth. Moisturizing the scalp with sweet almond oil supplies hair with vital hair strengthening vitamins and magnesium at the root of hair, which can be useful for hair growth.
• Deep Cleanses Skin & Prevents Acne : One of the best characteristics of almond oil is that it is very light texturally. This makes it easy for the body to absorb it as well as for the oil to penetrate skin deeply and get rid of accumulated debris. This in turn prevents the formation of acne. What’s more, almond oil is rich in Vitamin A which is known to reduce acne flare-ups.
• for Dark Circles : Almond oil is a miracle cure for dark circles and eye bags. Simply apply some below your eyes every night before sleeping and in 2 weeks you will see the difference.
• Removes Tan : To get rid of tan, simply mix a couple of drops of almond oil and an equal quantity of lemon juice in a tsp. of honey. Apply this mixture on tan affected area and see a visible difference after a few applications
• Relieves Psoriasis and Eczema : If you suffer from any of the abovementioned skin conditions it is essential that you keep your skin hydrated and moisturized. Almond oil, which is hypoallergenic, does exactly that.
• Treats Skin Rashes : Almond oil is natural and more effective treatment for skin rashes than any of the zinc based creams that doctors otherwise prescribe. This is because it is rich in zinc content and it also has no side-effects whatsoever.
• Reduces Signs of Ageing : Ageing is natural but premature ageing isn’t. With the aid of almond oil you can reverse the effects of skin ageing caused by exposure to factors like the sun, smoke as well as from dehydration.