Benefits of Almond Oil on your body. (16 uses for almond oil)

I feel that our body is our sanctuary. Why not help make it better naturally? Almonds are one of the most widely used ingredients in the cosmetic industry and for good reason. Following are just some of the benefits they have.    

1.  They reduce heart attack and heart disease risk.
Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.  Almond oil is a great source of potassium and folic acid, protein and mono saturated fats.  Why are these important?  Well in essence, they aid in keeping several different types of heart diseases as far away from you as possible.  The best way to make sure you’re having enough almond oil in your diet is to add half a teaspoon in addition to any other oil you use for cooking.

2.  They help in lowering your cholesterol levels.
Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc. Include almond oil in your daily diet, because as I mentioned above, the high potassium content in almond oil helps keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. And having good blood pressure helps maintain the cholesterol levels in your blood.

3.  They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss:

Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study) Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. (WHFood’s article on almonds)

4. Muscle Relaxation &Aromatherapy

Typically found in massage spas (commonly used by massage therapist because of its natural ability to blend well with other oils), almond oil can be used to provide almost immediate relief to sore and stiff muscles.  Often used to treat muscular pain because it is easily absorbed into the skin, it also provides a sweet fragrance that soothes and relaxes.

5.  They alkalize the body.
Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming.  When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

6. Enhances Blood Circulation & Helps in Child’s Healthy Bone Development:

Massaging with Almond oil not only helps in enhancing the blood circulation but also helps in a child’s bone development. Giving your baby a regular massage with almond oil helps in keeping the baby’s skin soft and helps in healthy bone development. You can also use it to massage your baby’s hair.

7. Relieves Pain & Stress in Muscles:

Almond oil has analgesic properties. It helps in relieving pain and stress from strained muscles. To get rid of pain in the neck or knee joint pain, get a hot almond oil massage for the affected area. In case you have had a long day and your feet are killing you, take a bowl of warm water, add a few drops of almond oil in it and soak your feet till the water seems cold. This will not only help you to get rid of the foot pain, but also ensure that your feet do not dry after being treated in warm water.

8. Makes Skin Healthier:

Almond oil is a rich source of Vitamins A, B and E which are great for your skin’s health.  It helps in maintaining the moisture levels of your skin and gets absorbed in a jiffy without blocking your pores which we all know is one of the most common reasons behind a number of skin problems. It particularly helps if you have extremely dry or sensitive and irritated skin.

9. Reduces Dark Under Eye Circles:

If you want to get rid of those big bad dark circles, just rub sweet almond oil under your eyes daily before going to bed. Doing this religiously and regularly will not only help in reducing dark circles but also prevent blemishes and fine lines.

10. Delays Signs of Ageing:

Almond oil is one of your best bets when it comes to reversing and preventing signs of aging. It helps in renewing the skin cells and revitalizes the skin, making you look fresh, young and radiant.

11. Makes Hair Long & Healthy:

The simplest way to take care of your hair is to give them a regular oil massage. Add almond oil to this routine and you would get long and healthy hair. Regular usage of this oil for hair massage also helps in nourishing the hair from the cuticles, which makes them all the more smooth, soft and manageable. It also promotes blood circulation in the scalp, promotes growth of new hair, fastens the process of repair of damaged hair, protects the hair from breakage and all in all makes them stronger.

12. Works on Splits Ends & Heavy Hair Fall:

If you suffer from heavy hair fall and split ends, mix almond, castor and olive oil in equal proportions; heat it and apply this combination to your hair. Apply this once a week and you will notice a change in a few weeks.

13. Treats Chapped Lips:

We all want to have soft and pink lips. One of the simplest ways of preventing and treating chapped lips is using almond oil instead of petroleum jelly or your artificial lip balms.

Make your own natural lip balm by mixing 5-6 drops of almond oil with 1 tbsp. of honey. You can store this in an empty lip balm container and use it on your lips whenever they feel dry. You will notice that your lips are soft and smooth and have that natural healthy pinkish glow to them.

14. Facial massage

The best time to use almond oil for facial massage is before bed. It ensures that the oil will stay long enough so that it can perform its functions well. Almond oil massage helps to reduce dark circles under eye, remove dead skin cells, improves the texture of your facial skin. Another benefit of taking almond oil facial massage before bed is that the solution is actually very relaxing.

Almond oil also reduces sunburn effects on face, prevents aging, and gets rid of wrinkles. You can almost say that this oil is an all-in-one natural substance for your facial treatments.

15. Cleanser

People with acne problems or sensitive skin are not suggested to use almond oil for facial scrub, but they can use the oil as facial cleanser. The good thing is that you don’t need to mix it with other solution.

Apply almond oil directly to your facial skin and leave it for several minutes.

Almond oil facial cleanser removes dirt as effectively as the facial scrub. Basically, the cleanser will open pores, which will help to force dead skin cells and dirt to come out to the surface. As you wash your face, the dirt will also go away.

16. Facial Moisturizer

The most common benefit of almond oil for face is that it can be used as daily moisturizer. It does not only soften rough or dry skin, but almond oil also creates protective layer on the face. It is very easy to use almond oil as facial moisturizer. Simply take some drops of almond oil and apply it to your face. Please make sure that you only apply the oil on dry skin. Apply this moisturizer daily for smoother and softer skin.

Conclusion

Almond oil contains essential vitamins for skin health and beauty including A, E, and D. For this reason, many cosmetic products also use this oil as the primary ingredient. To gain the most beneficial effects of almond oil for face, it is probably necessary to mix it with other substances such as honey or other vegetable oils. Use of Almonds in daily diet is a good way of living a healthy lifestyle.

WARNING: If you’re allergic to almonds or other tree nuts, you should not use almond oil, since it can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.