Almond oil
It is one of the most important oils for skin, body and hair, which is extracted from the fruit of almonds belonging to Iran. There are two types of it on the ground: sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil, which is radically different from sweet because of its toxicity properties if used in large quantities, so it should be used with caution and in very small quantities.
Almond oil contains many vitamins and minerals for the health of the human body. It contains three compounds: amidagaline, benzaldehyde, glycoside, as well as hydroxyanic acid, which is toxic, but can be discarded by exposure to high heat.
Benefits of bitter almond oil for the skin
- Preserving the health and freshness of the skin as it enters many cosmetics because it contains vitamins B and E, which are the most important vitamins for the health of the skin.
- Maintains skin moisture and protects against dehydration and inflammation.
- Reduce the dark circles around the eyes and help eliminate them, by putting a few drops of bitter almond oil before going to sleep.
- Treatment of problems that may affect the skin, especially when aging, such as: skin pigmentation and pale skin, as well as treatment of redness of the skin and itching.
- Delays the appearance of aging signs such as wrinkles and fine lines around the eye, mouth, and forehead.
- Eliminate bacterial and fungal infections, also helps to relax muscles and get rid of spasm.
- Dispose of blackheads in the skin.
Benefits of bitter almond oil for hair
- Strengthen the hair and protect it from brittlement and breakage, especially if mixed with olive oil and castor oil, and then heated a little, and then massage the scalp in a circular way.
- Treatment of hair loss, which affects the majority of women.
- Give the hair gloss, vitality and softness, and can be mixed with mashed avocado before applying it to hair.
Health benefits of bitter almond oil
- Rid the body of worms that may form in the stomach and intestines, but be careful when using it and preferably consult specialists.
- Reduce the growth of cancer cells because they contain hydroxyanic acid.
- Almond Oil: It is used as a sedative and general body lotion; it can be mixed with some other oils to massage the body, to get rid of muscle spasm and giving relaxation, it works as an anesthetic.
- Diuretic and thus rid the body of the toxins found in it.
- Reduce blood pressure.
- Help to get rid of excess weight.
- Treatment of rabies, since it has been used since ancient times.
- Treatment of skin cracking.