Cosmetic almond oil

Fragrant and incredibly useful cosmetic almond oil is useful for many procedures. With it, you can take care of the skin of the face, body, hair and even nails.

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Almonds are 60% valuable fat. There are sweet and bitter fruits. Sweet almond oil is used both in cosmetology and for food. But bitter - only for cosmetic purposes.

This tool, although oily, has a very light texture. Therefore, it is easily absorbed and quickly washed off. But the most important advantage is its composition. It contains:

• Vitamin E, traditionally considered the "beauty vitamin";
• vitamins A, F and group B, also useful for skin and hair;
• oleic acid triglycerides. This component does not allow the oil to dry out, which means that it not only absorbs itself into the skin, but also “carries” other useful substances into it;
• phytosterols.

On the basis of almond oil, creams, lotions for the skin of the face and body, cosmetic milk are created. This is a great component for masks and body wraps.It is used for massage, added to ready-made creams and shampoos. In its pure form - rub into the nails, apply to the eyebrows and eyelashes. It is popular to use almond oil on problem areas - elbows, knees, heels.

Although almonds are famous for their cosmetic versatility, it is still better to use oil for the care of dry and sensitive skin. This valuable component is especially useful in winter, when the skin is exposed to cold and loses moisture from heating.

First of all, it is used to remove makeup. A small amount of the product needs to be slightly warmed up (this activates all the components). It is best to do this in a water bath. Dip a cotton pad into the oil and clean your face with it. The remains can not be washed off, but distributed over the skin, gently massaging it.

You can add a couple of drops to your favorite cream. However, it is worth remembering that a good cream is balanced in itself and an additional supplement may be superfluous. Cosmetologists recommend making such supplements in a night (usually denser and fatter) cream and in very small quantities.

The most favorite way to use almond oil is masks. It can be cleansing or nourishing.

Cleansing masks contain solid particles. Oil and ground oatmeal go well together. Deep Cleansing Instructions:

• Grind two tablespoons with a slide of oatmeal flakes in a blender or coffee grinder.
• Pour the crushed cereal with warm water to form a porridge.
• Dilute this "porridge" with a little almond oil.
• Steam your face in the bath, sauna, or over an inhaler.
• Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes.
• Massage gently, rinse thoroughly and apply your favorite day or night cream.

For dry and dull skin, you can apply an invigorating mask with cocoa. 50 g of cocoa powder are diluted to a pulp with warm milk. A little liquid honey and a dessert spoon of almond oil are also added there. The composition should be kept on the face for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

You can use almond oil even if you have oily skin. It streamlines the work of the sebaceous glands and narrows the pores. The most popular recipe is as follows: boil one potato in its skin, crush it (after peeling) and mix with a couple of teaspoons of oil, a spoonful of lemon juice and calendula tincture.

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Our ingredient is very active and in the form of applications. Sometimes this method is called "fabric mask". You can even make yourself such a mask with slits for the eyes and lips from 3-4 layers of gauze and use it repeatedly.

The bottom line is to saturate the fabric with oil, possibly enriched with other active ingredients (sandalwood, rose oils), cover your face with it. To enhance the effect, you can put a warm, damp towel on top. Of course, this procedure should be done lying down, in a calm environment and, if possible, relaxed.

Based on the same almond ingredient, excellent body products are made. For example, a deep cleansing scrub. Slightly warmed butter is mixed with salt and honey to a porridge-like consistency. Salt is better to choose medium grinding, because. it will dissolve during the procedure. It is advisable not only to rub it with such a composition - at first it can be left for 5-10 minutes so that it nourishes the skin, and only then massage it well. Scrub is suitable for problem areas, as well as for arms, shoulders, back.

Hot masks or applications have a great effect on the skin of the decollete and neck, which is very susceptible to dryness. A cotton pad is soaked in almond oil mixed with rosemary essential oils and liquid concentrates of vitamins A or E. It is applied to the skin of the chest and covered with a warm towel. Very well, this remedy is suitable for aging breast skin, or to restore tone after pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Almonds are considered a good remedy for stretch marks. During pregnancy, you should regularly take care of the skin of the abdomen, thighs and chest, adding it to creams or just doing a massage. This will help prevent stretch marks or minimize them.

Based on this component, medicinal preparations can also be made. For example, a healing cream (1:1 mixed with honey). This mixture can be applied to scratches and abrasions. You can also lubricate the burn, but only at the healing stage.Sunburns respond well to treatment with such a mixture.

Almonds are a natural natural hair growth stimulant. It penetrates deep into the scalp, is absorbed and gives all its valuable substances to the hair follicles. Due to this, dormant bulbs are awakened, the life phase of mature hair is significantly increased. It can be used on all types of hair. The difference is only in the procedure itself. Owners of oily hair should rub the oil into the roots shortly before shampooing. This will regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, improve the surface of the skin and prevent dandruff.

Dry hair, on the contrary, needs to be moisturized after washing. A slightly warm preparation is rubbed into wet hair, starting from the roots to the tips. To stimulate hair growth, you can make a warm mask by rubbing the product in its pure form into the roots and wrapping the head with a film, and then with a towel. You need to keep such a mask from 15 minutes to an hour.

The fashion trend for thick eyebrows is still at the peak of popularity, but masters are increasingly refusing services such as tattooing and even microblading, urging girls to grow natural hairs. For those whom nature has not rewarded with thick eyebrows, natural remedies will also help. Almond fat in its pure form can be rubbed into the eyebrows before going to bed. Ideally, if you then massage them with a special brush (a clean soft toothbrush may also work).

The same tool will help less eyelashes to fall out. Clean the tube and brush from the old mascara and pour almond oil into it. Apply after shower to lashes, massaging gently at the roots.

Due to its excellent regenerating properties, the product is often used for manicure. They cover the nail after trimming the cuticle - the skin is moisturized, and there is no trace of the former burrs and redness. To strengthen nails, you can add a couple of drops to the water in which your hands will be steamed.

With such a huge number of advantages, almond oil cannot be called 100% safe. Like any nut, almonds are a strong allergen. In its pure form, the drug can cause the following reactions:

• skin redness and rash;
• itching, swelling at the site of application;
• lacrimation, sneezing, runny nose;
• difficulty breathing;
• anaphylactic shock.

Before use, even if you do not have a nut allergy, the cosmetic product must be tested. To do this, apply a small amount on the inside of the forearm. You can evaluate the results no earlier than 2 hours later. If inflammation or itching appears on the arm, it is better to choose another remedy.

Cosmetic almond oil, especially if it is enriched with other components, should not be taken internally! Almond oil can be eaten, but it must be indicated on the package!

When heating oil for procedures, precautions must be taken. It is best to do this in a water bath. You don't even have to heat the water on the stove - you can just place the container of oil in a jar of hot water. When heating the preparation in the microwave, keep in mind that it takes quite a bit of time for the oil to boil. It will quickly begin to splatter, and they can burn themselves.

Almond oil is produced by a variety of companies, so you can buy it both in pharmacies and in cosmetic stores.Products differ in price, composition, packaging.

The company produces a wide range of oils, including almond. The product is enriched with a vitamin-antioxidant complex (based on rosemary and vitamin C). Packed in a glass jar with a stopper and a lid, it has almost no smell. Affordable.

Judging by the huge number of positive reviews, the most popular pharmacy oil in Russia. Sold in its pure form, without additives. Simple packaging, low price.

A product of the Russian company Aroma Royal Systems. A definite plus is a convenient packaging with a dispenser, thanks to which you can conveniently measure the amount of the drug.

A well-known brand produces a cosmetic composition based on almond oil. Packed in 50 ml, it is enriched with blackthorn flower extract and plum seed extract. The manufacturer allows the use for the face, body and hair as a soothing, healing and nourishing.