Almond oil
The bitter almond oil is extracted from the bitter almond tree by separating the almonds from their husks, then grinding them and distilling the resulting powder to get the bitter almond oil.
The oil is poisonous; therefore, it is used in very small quantities. Caution is advised during its use. Its native country is in Iran and is spread in a number of countries, including North Africa, Western Asia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Morocco and Egypt.
Ingredients of bitter almond oil
Contains a number of compounds, including: glycoside amidgdalene, benzaldehyde, hydroxyanic acid, vitamin E, B. because bitter almond oil contains toxic compounds and, in particular, hydroxyanic acid which leads to death; so its toxicity is destroyed by heat.
Benefits of bitter almond oil
- Eliminates intestinal worms.
- It treats high fever.
- Combats various types of bacteria, microbes, viruses, and fungi.
- Relieves various pains.
- Diuretic.
- Dispose of various toxins from the body.
- It protects against various types of cancers.
- It helps strengthen hair, prevents its fall, and bombards it by heating equal amounts of bitter almond oil, olive oil, and then massaging the scalp.
- Stimulates muscle cramps.
- Heals the rabies.
Oily skin problems
- It characterized by its thickness and shiny; the result of secretions that attract dust and dirt to it.
- It is filled with acne and pimples.
- It is irritated quickly compared to other skin types.
- Characterized by wide pores and blackheads.
These problems can be addressed and reduced by the use of mixtures, preservatives containing natural substances and oils, especially bitter almond oil, which is known for its benefits to the skin, especially oily skin.
Benefits of bitter almond oil for oily skin
- Nourishes and maintains their health.
- Purifies them of impurities.
- Unites its color and saves it from dark spots.
- Eliminates the acne and pimples found in it.
- It enters into many cosmetics, skin care, creams, and ointments.
- Reduces the appearance of dark circles around the eyes by placing a layer around the eyes before sleeping, and repeat this process for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
- Fighting early aging; through its role in regenerating cells and making them brighter and more vibrant.
- It removes dead skin cells.
- Eliminates skin dullness and yellowing that appear pale; due to many different weather factors; such as concentration of dust, dirt, and sweat on it.
- It is used as a skin peeler. This is done by mixing a tablespoon of bitter almond oil with a teaspoon of sugar and using it on the skin and massaging it with circular movements.
- Reduce the sensitivity, redness, itching, and skin cracks; by mixing two tablespoons of bitter almond oil and five drops of chamomile oil and lavender oil and massage the skin and repeated several times a day.
- Used as a massage to facial skin.