Almond oil
Almond oil is one of the most useful oils for the health of the skin and hair, which are two types: sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil, but sweet almond oil, which is extracted from the sweet almond seeds, remains the most used for the skin because it contains many vitamins and minerals necessary for the health and nourishment of the skin. In this article we will give you the most important benefits of sweet almond oil as well as ways to use it for skin.
Benefits of sweet almond oil
- Whitens and lightens the skin naturally by unifying skin tone
- Eliminates the dark spots of the skin, thus getting fresh and bright skin.
- Eliminates dark circles under the eyes, which most women experience.
- Cleans the skin by peeling and removing dead skin and impurities.
- It treats some skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema and burns.
- Delays the appearance of aging signs (wrinkles).
- Treats hair dryness.
- Helps to lengthen hair faster.
- It gives the hair a softness and a great shine.
- Treatment of dandruff.
- Treat dry lips as a substitute for Vaseline.
- Strengthens nails.
- Moisturizes the feet and hands effectively.
How to use sweet almond oil for skin
- After cleansing the skin well and drying it apply a few drops of sweet almond oil on the palm of your hand, then rub the entire skin gently, leave the oil on the skin for two minutes and then clean with a piece of cloth after moistening with warm water for three minutes until skin pores open, then wet the cloth back with warm water and wipe the skin.
- To get rid of the dark circles around the eyes: Mix the same amount of sweet almond oil with the milk powder until you have a solid paste, then place it on the area under the eye and leave it for ten minutes and then wash it with cold water well.
- To peel the skin: Mix the same amount of sweet almond oil with sugar or salt, then rub your skin gently for two minutes, and then wash the skin with warm water well.
- To prepare a mask to nourish the skin: Mix a tablespoon of sweet almond oil with a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of lemon juice until you have a paste, then put it on the skin completely and leave it for half an hour, then wash the skin with warm water. The best time to put this mask is in the morning after waking up.
- To moisturize the skin: Put a few drops of sweet almond oil on the palm of your hand, and then rub the entire skin after cleaning and drying well, leave the oil until absorbed by the skin.