Benefits of Using Almond Oil on Skin

 

Almond is a seed which is found inside the fruits of an almond tree. It is one of the oldest and widely grown crops in the world. Though they were first produced in the Middle East, they are mostly grown in many parts of the world now. The oil which is extracted from the seeds is known as almond oil and it has a lot of benefits.

Almond oil is considered to be a rich source of nutrients. That is why; a lot of people add almonds to their daily diet. And according to many beauty experts, almond oil is great when it comes to nourishing skin. The oil that is obtained after pressing those nuts is unrefined almond oil and they are heated and chemically treated before they become refined one.

Sweet and bitter, both kinds of almond oil is available in the marker. The sweet one is better suited for the skin. It is loaded with anti oxidants, vitamin A and other vitamin E which can prevent premature ageing and free radicals. Cold pressed almond oil is great because it has proteins, magnesium, potassium, zinc and copper. It is said that cold pressed oil is very beneficial for nervous system and brain. It can also improve the skin complexion and help it to retain its natural glow. 

Almond oil is excellent for the skin because of its emollient properties that can prevent the loss of natural moisture from the skin and enables it to retain moisture. These emollient properties of the oil also help in improving skin complexion. Here are a few almond oil for skin benefits that one should know about:

If one has a dry and flaky skin then almond oil can be the best remedy ever. This can nourish the skin better and helps the dry skin to remain supple and soft by retaining its moisture. It can hydrate the skin well which is very much necessary.

Almond oil when applied can be soaked easily to the skin and this works as an effective moisturiser. One can apply them on both face and body and if one wants they can add some essential oils in it as well before massaging them.

If one has some extra dry spots in their elbows and other places where they feel shabby and dry. If one has a habit of scratching their dry and flaky skin, it is better to apply almond oil directly there and get rid of the chapped skin. The fatty acid present in the almond oil can retain the skin moisture and can smoothen them easily. It can also treat extreme skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

This oil can work great as a cleanser. One can easily get rid of stubborn impurities and excess sebum from the skin by applying this oil. One needs to apply oil on the face and then wash it thoroughly after a few minutes with a light face wash.

One can use almond oil for skin whitening and for lightening the scar marks as well.