A Treatment For Dry Skin

Almond oil is frequently used to treat dry skin. As a dry skin treatment, almond oil relieves itchiness, soreness, rashes, dryness, irritation and burns. Almond oil aides the skin in keeping the proper balance of moisture in the skin which is critical when treating dry skin. It is often mixed with an exfoliant for body scrubs as well as mixed with moisturizers to provide benefits the moisturizer may not have.

Regular use of almond oil proves to be one of the best therapies for conditioning the skin and reviving its natural glow. Almond oil can also be used on the delicate skin under the eye to prevent “crow’s feet”.

The cosmetic industry too uses almond oil for face skin on a large scale and many of the beauty products today contain almond oil. Almond oil for face can be used as a cleanser. One thing to be kept in mind is that when you use almond oil for face skin, make sure that your face is dry as water on the surface of the skin will not help in achieving the required aim.

Benefits of Almond Oil for Face

Benefits of almond oil for face also entail that it can make a good base for a facial scrub. One of the easiest scrubs to prepare is to mix almond oil and sugar together to apply it on your face. The coarseness of the sugar will help to rub out all the dead cells and remove the dirt, while the almond oil will help to moisturize the skin as you scrub it.

Sweet almond oil for face is a part of aromatherapy and has a very soothing effect on the body and the brain. It is also used in face massages especially for people with sensitive skin. It will help to improve your complexion and get rid of wrinkles and dry skin. Using it overnight would help to make your skin soft and supple.

How to use almond oil for skin care or hair care

Use almond oil alone. Use it in face or body massage. Just pour a few drops into your hand and massage your face or body to improve the flow of blood to the area and revitalize the skin.

Mix almond oil and oatmeal. Apply combination of oatmeal and almond oil as a paste to the face or head for 5-10 minutes and wash off with water (do not use soap). Both almond and oatmeal are natural moisturizers for your skin and hair. It helps reduce stress, increase hair volume and replenish the skin.

Pour some of the almond oil mixture into the palm of your hand. Rub your palms together, then massage deeply into your scalp. Apply a few more drops to coat your hair from roots to tips. Run a comb through your hair to disperse the almond oil as evenly as possible.

Cover your hair with a shower cap, and allow the almond oil to become fully absorbed into every strand of hair. Leave the cap on for 15 to 30 minutes, then remove and rinse out the almond oil with warm water and shampoo.

Mix almond oil and lemon juice. Use it on face or body to treat acne, eczema, dry and itching skin.

Mix almond oil and shampoo. Add a few drops of almond oil to your shampoo or conditioner for hair care. This remedy will alleviate dry, itchy scalp and will help with dandruff. Almond oil also adds a luster and shine to dry, flat-looking hair.

Almond Oil Note and Precautions

Almond oil is not safe for use on people with nut allergies.

Even though it is light in color, almond oil can leave stains on clothing and sheets.

Bitter almond oil is toxic unlike sweet almond oil and pure almond oil

Almond oil can go bad. Store in a dark cool environment and refrigerate after opening.