Skin Benefits Of Using Almond Oil

 

Almond is a kind of a nut which is full of health benefits. These nuts are healthy because it has fats, good fibre, minerals and vitamins. That is why; they are known as a powerhouse of nutrition.

The oil that is extracted from almonds is known as almond oil and this is used by a lot of people for a lot of purposes. They have not only health benefits but also benefits for skin and health. Almond fruit has a seed within it and these seeds are pressed and the oil is extracted from those. This process is done at a minimal heat.

There are almond oils that are unrefined and they do retain a lot of nutrients and it also retains its original flavour. On the other hand, there is the unrefined almond oil which can be obtained by heating and chemical treatments. Though they become more resistant after refinement it has fewer nutrients. One can use Ayurvedic badam roghan oil for skin, hair and other health issues. There is a variety which can also be used for medicinal purposes.

When it comes to sweet almond oil the major nutrients that are found there are Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Omega 3 fatty acids and zinc. All of these ingredients have their own sets of benefits. Vitamin A can help to produce new skin cells and one can see less fine lines on their skin. Vitamin E on the other hand can help in providing a lot of anti oxidants to the body and so it can prevent any kind of cell damage. This cell damage can happen because of free radicals and UV rays. Almond oil also has Omega 3 fatty acids which can prevent the early ageing of skin. Zinc can help in healing the scars.

Cold pressed sweet almond oil is another variety which is the best thing to use. Here are some major benefits of using it:

·      This cold pressed almond oil is great for skin. This is because; it has emollient properties and so it can prevent the loss of natural moisture from the skin. It can retain the moisture and can also improve the complexion of the skin.

·     If one is suffering from dry and flaky skin then cold pressed almond oil is great for them. It provides much needed hydration to the skin and also provides proper moisture to it. This oil is also very light and they do not put any grease on the skin. One can massage this light oil all over the skin at night before going to sleep to get perfectly balanced skin hydration.

·      Herbal badam roghan oil can also be used as a facial cleanser. This can remove all the dirt and rigid impurities from the face which was accumulated because of the pollution. Once this oil is used to cleanse this face one needs to use a light face wash to remove the remaining oil from the face.

Apart from these, one can also cook with almond oil because it is good for heart health.