Almond oil is beneficial for treating various ailments of face, skin and hair, such as acne, eczema, dry skin, itchy scalp and dry hair. Almond oil is a pale, clear and yellow colored liquid. Almond oil is excellent for moisturizing as it contains olein glyceride linoleic acid. It also contains vitamin E and vitamin D. It can be easily absorbed into the skin and hair.
Almond oil prevents and treats acne and blackheads, and makes it less prone to acne. It smoothes the skin and lessens any irritation and inflammation. Almond oil helps to moisturize dry skin. It is good for dry and itching skin. It helps to prevent and smooth wrinkles, soften the skin and make it more supple.
How to use almond oil for skin care or hair care:
1. Use almond oil alone. Use it in face or body massage. Just pour a few drops into your hand and massage your face or body to improve the flow of blood to the area and revitalize the skin.
2. Mix almond oil and oatmeal. Apply combination of oatmeal and almond oil as a paste to the face or head for 5-10 minutes and wash off with water (do not use soap). Both almond and oatmeal are natural moisturizers for your skin and hair. It helps reduce stress, increase hair volume and replenish the skin.
3. Mix almond oil and lemon juice. Use it on face or body to treat acne, eczema, dry and itching skin.
4. Mix almond oil and shampoo. Add a few drops of almond oil to your shampoo or conditioner for hair care. This remedy will alleviate dry, itchy scalp and will help with dandruff. Almond oil also adds a luster and shine to dry, flat-looking hair.