Almond oil for wrinkles around the eyes

Despite the wide range of modern anti-aging and supporting cosmetics, more and more women prefer folk remedies that have been proven for centuries. One of them is almond oil, which was successfully used to prevent and get rid of wrinkles in ancient China and Egypt.

Almond oil is made from dried almond kernels by cold pressing. To achieve the greatest effect, a mix of sweet (mostly) and bitter fruits is used.

It includes:

• B vitamins (1, 2, 5, 6 and 9), which heal and smooth the skin, restore its healthy color, give elasticity, improve blood circulation, nourish and moisturize.
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - a good antioxidant and restorer of the epidermis, which promotes the production of collagen and slows down the aging process.
• Vitamin E (tocopherol). It is no coincidence that its popular name is “vitamin of youth and beauty”. It not only helps to fight age-related changes in the skin around the eyes, but also promotes its regeneration, tightening, rejuvenating, brightening and protecting from harmful external influences.
• Vitamin F which is a unique complex of 5 polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, eicosapentaenoic, arachidonic and docosahexaenoic), which regulates the water balance of the facial skin, giving it a healthy color and shine.
• Retinol (vitamin A), It also helps to improve the nutrition of the cells of the epidermis and deeper layers of the dermis, increase its elasticity and even out the tone.
• Oleic acidsupplementing the action of vitamin F.
• Minerals, including zinc, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine, copper, chlorine and calcium in the proportions necessary for healthy and youthful skin.

You can use almond oil against mimic wrinkles and age-related skin changes at any age. And even before wrinkles begin to appear - as a preventive measure.

As for contraindications, they include:

• Individual intolerance to the components included in the miraculous oil composition. In order to determine whether there is such an intolerance, it is necessary to perform a simple rapid test, as well as before applying any cosmetic product.
• Predisposition to clogged pores.

In order for natural cosmetics to be beneficial and give the expected result, it must be used correctly.

So, for squeezing almond seeds, the rules are as follows:

1. Do not leave the oil on the skin for a long time. The first time will be enough 5 minutes. Subsequently, the time gradually increases to 10-15 minutes.Sometimes the procedure time may increase, but this is done exclusively on an individual basis.
2. The procedure is best done at bedtime after complete removal of makeup or in the morning before applying it.
3. The oil is heated before use. When warm, it absorbs much faster and better, and has a better effect on the deeper layers of the dermis.
4. The product is applied in a thin layer with light massage movements.
5. To avoid contact with the eyes, apply it in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bones of the eye sockets. At the same time, it is applied from above from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and from below - in the opposite direction.
6. When removing residues, dry wipes are used (not water and not other cosmetics). You can wash your face with the use of various cleansing cosmetics no earlier than after 30-40 minutes.

Subject to all these rules and regular use of the composition every 1-2 days, the results will make themselves felt in one to two months - age wrinkles around the eyes will begin to smooth out, become less noticeable.

When purchasing oil, it must be remembered that only a fresh composition of medium density can give the greatest effect. Too thin or too thick, as well as an expired drug, will not have such benefits and increase the risk of allergic reactions.

So that the liquid in an already open vial does not lose its wonderful properties, it is necessary to ensure that the vial is tightly closed and stands in a cool place (it does not have to be a refrigerator).

Thanks to its unique formula, almond pomace is able to effectively fight not only mimic wrinkles around the eyes, but also deep wrinkles.

So, for aging skin, a rejuvenating compress is perfect.. For him, you only need stone pomace, heated to a comfortable temperature in a water bath. The composition heated in this way is applied in a thin layer, which is covered from above with a warm towel. After 15 minutes, the towel can be removed. And remove the remains with a napkin.

The recipe for a rejuvenating mask with avocado pulp has also proven itself well. For its manufacture, 0.5 tsp. almond oil is added 1 tsp. finely ground fruit pulp. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed, and the finished slurry is applied to the eyelid area for 15-20 minutes, after which its residues are washed off with warm water.

Avocado can be replaced with ordinary cottage cheese, kiwi or apple pulp. Before applying, 1 spoonful of any of these products is mixed with 2 tsp. almond squeeze. Keep the mask on your eyes for 15-20 minutes, then wash off.

Other most popular and effective recipes include:

1. A teaspoon of almond pomace + egg yolk. A thoroughly mixed mixture is applied to the problem area for 20 minutes.
2. Cocoa gruel with the addition of a small amount (spoon) of almond oil. Apply for 15-30 minutes.

Almond seed extract invariably deserves positive feedback, both from ordinary women who care about preserving their beauty, and from professional cosmetologists.

In parallel with this, the general condition of the skin improves, it becomes more elastic, smooth, radiant.

No wonder this anti-wrinkle remedy was used by one of the most famous fashionistas and beauties in history - Cleopatra!

You can learn more about the benefits of almond oil in the following video.