Bitter oil
Almond oil is one of the most important types of natural oils extracted from bitter almond nuts, and is scientifically called Prunus amygdalus var. This oil is characterized by its high nutritional value and its effective therapeutic properties, which makes it the basis for many uses of life, the body care, skin and hair, which makes it an essential component in the manufacture of various cosmetics, and addresses many diseases and health problems, and protects a large number of them, and we will talk about the most important benefits in terms of skin care, as well as some caveats of use, and highlighted its general benefits.
Benefits of bitter oil for the skin
- Gives skin very high moisture, prevents dryness.
- It gives the skin a high freshness, protects its pallor, and removes signs of fatigue, being rich in essential vitamins.
- It protects against inflammation and allergy causing pimples, and protects against the appearance of acne.
- Prevents the clogging of pores.
- Hides black circles, by applying it twice a week at least before bedtime.
- Prevents the appearance of signs of aging, such as wrinkles.
- Deeply cleans the skin of impurities and dirt caused by sweating, removes dead cells, and renews skin cells.
- Treats various skin diseases, which adversely affect the appearance of the skin, such as eczema as well as psoriasis and others.
- It relieves itching and irritability.
- Removes makeup safely, away from chemical damage.
- Used to lighten the dark areas, and get rid of pigmentation of the skin.
- Treats minor burns, especially those resulting from direct exposure to sunlight.
Almond oil recipes for the skin
- Mix a large tablespoon of almond oil, with a teaspoon of sugar, massage the skin with a combination of circular motion, to peel and remove dead cells and blackheads.
- Mix two tablespoons of almond oil with five tablespoons of chamomile oil, add five drops of lavender oil, and put the mixture on the skin to get rid of dryness and cracking.
- Mix the almond oil with vitamin E, apply the mixture for a quarter of an hour, then wash the area well with cold water, to get rid of signs of aging.
General benefits of bitter almond oil
- Treats fever, because it contains the quinine compound.
- It protects against cancer.
- Treating rabies.
- The fungal pathogens of hair and scalp, especially alopecia, resist by placing it with low concentration and mixing it with water, then placing it on the hair.
- Kill intestinal worms.
- It is a diuretic.
- It is a natural tranquilizer, which helps to relax.
It is recommended that pregnant and lactating women and children avoid using it fully. It also warns against using it directly without diluting it with water because it contains toxic substances called hydrogen cyanide. It is recommended to remove it shortly after placing it on the skin to avoid any adverse results.