almond oil for skin

Almond Oil for Skin - Benefits and Recipe

What Is Almond Oil?

Almond oil is obtained from raw almonds, which are known to originate mostly in southwest Asia and the Middle East. Solvent extraction and pressure system extraction are the two most common methods of deriving virgin almond oil for commercial use. Although there are two variants of almond oils ‚ sweet and bitter, the former is typically used for homoeopathic and cosmetic purposes. The oil gained from these nutrition-rich, brown, oval-shaped nuts has a number of health benefits as well as is incredible for your skin and hair.

Nutritional Facts Of Almond Oil

Almond oil is considered as a powerhouse of healthy, monounsaturated fatty acids. At the same time, it is loaded with generous amounts of vitamin E, potassium, proteins, zinc and also contains several other valuable vitamins and minerals. Thanks to these nutrients, sweet almond oil is blessed with potent anti-inflammatory, therapeutic and antioxidative properties.

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Benefits And Uses Of Almond Oil For Skin

1. Reduces Tan

Reduce Tan

What You Will Need

  • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
  • Almond oil: 2 teaspoons

What To Do

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine both the ingredients together and mix well
  2. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture gently onto your face, neck and other tanned areas of your body.
  3. Rinse the mixture off with some lukewarm water after 15 minutes.
  4. Wash your face with some cold water to close the skin pores.
  5. Follow this remedy 2-3 times every week to utilise the benefits of almond oil for skin whitening purpose.

2. Reduces Dark Circles

What You Will Need

  • Vitamin E capsules: 2-3 capsules
  • Sweet almond oil: 1 tablespoon

What To Do

  1. Take the contents of the capsules and add the almond oil to it.
  2. Mix it well and using your fingertips apply the blend on your dark circles underneath the eyes.
  3. Massage the delicate skin around the eyes gently for 5-6 minutes and allow the mixture to work for more 10 minutes.
  4. First, use lukewarm water to wash the area and then apply cold water to seal the pores.
  5. Continue using this remedy once a week until your dark circles disappear.

Also Read : Almond Oil for Dark Circles - Ways to Use and Precautions

3. Reduces Wrinkles And Fine Lines

 Wrinkles And Fine Lines

What You Will Need

  • Vitamin E oil: 2-3 drops
  • Warm almond oil: 2 teaspoons
  • Honey: 1 teaspoon

What To Do

  1. To experience the benefits of almond oil for skin tightening, add the vitamin E oil and honey to the warm almond oil and mix well.
  2. While the mixture is still warm, massage it onto your face in circular motion for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Remove the mixture using a soft towel and then rinse your face with water.
  4. You can use the mixture every alternate day to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines naturally.

4. Makes The Skin Healthier

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 1 tablespoon

What To Do

  1. Apply a thin layer of the oil on your clean skin and wait till it gets completely absorbed.
  2. You can rinse the oil only if it feels greasy on your skin.
  3. Use this on a regular basis.

5. An Ideal Makeup Remover

Makeup Remover

What You Will Need

  • Almond oil: 5-6 drops

What To Do

  1. Take few drops of almond oil on a cotton swab and wipe off your makeup with it.

6. Removes Impurities And Dead Skin Cells

What You Will Need

  • Almond oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons

What To Do

  1. To use almond oil for skin lightening, prepare a natural face scrub by combining both the ingredients together.
  2. Exfoliate your skin with this mixture to eliminate dead cells and blackheads.
  3. Continue gently rubbing your skin with this homemade scrub for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Wash your face with cold water and pat dry.
  5. Repeat this twice a week.

7. Treats Chapped Lips

Chapped Lips

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 2-3 drops
  • Honey: ¬Ω teaspoon
  • Milk: 5-6 drops

What To Do

  1. Make a natural lip balm by combining milk and honey with the oil.
  2. Apply this DIY lip balm on your lips before going to bed and let it stay overnight.
  3. Rinse off the mixture with cold water in the following morning.
  4. Continue using this remedy every night for 2-3 months to notice a visible difference.

Also Read : Almond Oil for Lips - Benefits and How to Use

8. Delays Signs Of Aging

What You Will Need

  • Almond oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Raw honey: 2 teaspoons
  • Lemon juice: 1¬Ω teaspoon

What To Do

  1. Prepare an anti-ageing face pack using honey, lemon juice and almond oil.
  2. Apply a layer of this mixture evenly on your cleansed skin and leave it for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and then follow up cold water to close your skin pores.
  4. You can use this face pack two to three times a week for its anti-ageing effect.

9. Cures Psoriasis And Eczema

Eczema

What You Will Need

  • Almond oil: 1-2 teaspoon

What To Do

  1. Massage the affected areas of your body with sweet almond oil to treat sunburn, eczema and psoriasis.
  2. Continue applying it once a day until your skin condition improves.

10. A Good Substitute For Hand And Foot Cream

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 1-2 tablespoons
  • Your favourite essential oil: few drops

What To Do

  1. Blend both the oil together and apply it generously on your hands and feet.
  2. For best results, use it before going off to sleep and leave it overnight.
  3. Use it every alternate night to keep your hands and feet soft and smooth.

11. Deep Cleanses Skin And Prevents Acne

 Prevents Acne

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 1 tablespoon

What To Do

  1. Before you sleep at night, cleanse your face with a mild face wash and pat dry.
  2. Then massage almond oil on your face for a couple of minutes, so that it can penetrate deep into your skin.
  3. Let it work overnight.
  4. Wash your face with lukewarm water the next morning.
  5. Following this remedy every alternate day will help to reduce acne and unclog your skin pores.

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12. Treats Skin Rashes

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 1-2 teaspoon

What To Do

  1. Dip a cotton ball in almond oil and put in on your rash prone skin.
  2. Hold the cotton for 10-15 minutes before disposing of it.
  3. Do not rinse off the oil.
  4. Repeat this process once or twice every day until your skin rashes disappear.

13. Treats Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks

What You Will Need

  • Pure almond oil: 1 teaspoon

What To Do

  1. Massage almond oil on your freshly washed, damp skin affected by stretch marks for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Do this before going to bed for better results.
  3. Practice this remedy every night for a couple of months to reduce stretch marks.

Also Read : 18 Effective Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

14. Face Glow ‚ Overnight Treatment

What You Will Need

  • Sweet almond oil: 1 teaspoon

What To Do

  1. Take few drops of almond oil on your clean, washed hands and warm it up by rubbing your palms together for a couple of minutes.
  2. Apply this warm oil all over your face and let it stay for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Rinse off this oil using a mild face cleanser and pat dry.
  4. Now, massage the remaining oil onto your skin and go off to sleep.
  5. Wash your face with warm water the next morning to notice the benefits of almond oil for skin glow.
  6. You can use this remedy twice a week to rejuvenate your skin naturally.

15. Treats Cracked Feet

Cracked Feet

What You Will Need

What To Do

  1. Blend olive oil and almond oil together and heat it so that the mixture turns slightly warm.
  2. Add the lavender oil and mix gently.
  3. Now apply this warm concoction on your clean and exfoliated heels at night.
  4. You can put on a pair of cotton socks to keep the area covered the entire night.
  5. Wash your feet with warm water the following morning.
  6. Repeat the process every night until the condition of your dry and cracked heels improves.

DIY Almond Oil Recipe

  1. Take a handful of raw, dry and fresh almonds put them in a mixer grinder.
  2. Switch on the grinder and start blending them, but make sure it is happening at the lowest speed.
  3. During the process of grinding, look out for possible build-ups on the sides and continue repeatedly mixing it with the grinded almonds.
  4. Increase the speed of the grinder when you notice the texture of the almonds had turned smooth.
  5. At this point, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and continue blending the mixture to obtain a smooth paste-like consistency.
  6. Now place this mixture in a sealed glass jar and leave it untouched for 2 weeks.
  7. Strain the mixture when the oil gets separated from the solid particles.
  8. Your homemade almond oil is ready to use.

FAQ

Should You Use Almond Oil For Oily Skin?

Applying almond oil can be good for oily skin as the existence of essential fatty acids in almond oil helps to dissolve the excess sebum, inhibiting the process of acne formation.

 

 

 

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