INGREDIENTS IN DEPTH - SWEET ALMOND OIL

SUMMARY

GOOD | EXTREMELY SAFE TO BE USED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS | APPROVED BY REGULATORY BODIES

An extremely popular natural oil and well-known cosmetics ingredient used in most of the personal care products to fight signs of ageing, promotes healthy and radiant skin, enhances the growth of healthy hair.

WHAT IS SWEET ALMOND OIL?

Sweet Almond Oil is an odourless, nutty-flavoured and pale yellow coloured oil which is extracted from an edible almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. Dulcis). It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids due to which it is considered to be the storehouse of essential nutrients. It is high in antioxidants which fight free radicals and prevents skin damage at the cellular level. It is lightweight oil due to which gets easily absorbed into the skin. This natural oil is extremely beneficial for your skin, hair and body. It is well known for its nourishing and moisturizing property due to the presence of Omega-3.

REVIEW OF SWEET ALMOND OIL       

Sweet Almond Oil is one of the most reviewed ingredients. Top regulatory bodies like FDA (Food and Drug Administration ensures the safety, efficacy and security of humans by making sure that cosmetics are safe to use), CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review thoroughly investigates the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), EU Cosmetics Regulation (It ensures the safety of the consumers while using the cosmetic products) and EWG (Environmental Working Group Skin Deep is a cosmetic database for ensuring the safety of ingredients being used in personal care products) along with popular skincare brand Paula's Choice have rated it safe for use in cosmetics, personal care products. 

BENEFITS OF SWEET ALMOND OIL

This incredible natural oil has the following benefits:

• Moisturizes skin: Acts as an excellent emollient and keeps skin hydrated for a longer period of time.
• Evens out skin tone: It is high in antioxidants such as Vitamins A and E which refine the skin tone and skin texture.
• Reduces dark circles: Vitamins A and E nourish and rejuvenate the dark and dull skin, effectively reducing dark circles.
• Reduces stretch marks: It boosts collagen production which increases the elasticity of the skin, thus reducing stretch marks.
• Cleanses pores: It is used as a facial cleanser or a makeup remover, as it unclogs the pores, dissolves the dirt and effectively get rid of any debris or oil residue on skin.
• Reduces acne: It is rich in Retinoids which are known to unclog the pores by removing excess of oil and dirt from the pores.
• Promotes hair growth: It is rich in Vitamins A and E, which are required for the growth of healthy hair.
• Prevents dandruff: It keeps the scalp well-nourished and moisturized, promoting a healthy scalp. Its anti-inflammatory property has a soothing effect on the itchy scalp, thus preventing dandruff.

Thus, this ingredient is widely used in personal care products.