Almond Oil For The Skin
Almond oil is good for all skin types, since it moisturizes well but
is light enough not to make oily or combination skin feel greasy. It
relieves itching, irritation, and inflammation; softens, soothes, and
helps to restore moisture to dry skin; and helps repair dry, flaky, or
cracked skin on knees, elbows, or heels. Pure almond oil goes rancid
quickly, so it should be used as soon as possible, or used in blends
with an antioxidant oil such as vitamin E to help preserve it.
Wrinkles – used at night after cleansing the face, a
light coating of almond oil will reduce the appearance of lines and
wrinkles, as well as helping to tighten the skin
Under-eye circles – a few drops of almond oil mixed
with a few drops of raw honey and gently applied to dark under-eye
circles at night will reduce puffiness and lighten them. The skin under
your eyes stretches easily, so be VERY gentle when applying this.
Psoriasis and Eczema – because of its ability to
relieve itching, inflammation, and irritation; almond oil is an
excellent base for psoriasis and eczema aromatherapy treatments. Two
tablespoons of almond oil mixed with 2 drops of vitamin E oil, 5 drops
of German Chamomile essential oil, and 5 drops of true Lavender
essential oil; applied several times a day; will ease the symptoms and
help heal the ugly, cracked skin that comes with these annoying skin
problems.
Exfoliating the skin – Almond oil is one of the best
base oils for sugar scrubs for the face and body. For a simple, easy to
make sugar scrub, mix 1/2 cup of fine sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of
almond oil. Apply to your skin (preferably while in the tub or shower,
since this is a messy process,) and rub until the skin feels smooth. (If
using this on the face, be careful not to stretch the skin while
rubbing, and stay away from the delicate skin around your eyes.) Follow
with a bath or shower to remove all remaining traces of the sugar. Most
of us know about the benefits of almond oil for hair, but this
incredible oil also has a fantastic ability to help repair, revitalize
and rejuvenate dry and damaged skin to help you look and feel gorgeous
all the time. Try it for yourself and let us know how it works for you. Almond Oil Found in
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