7 Almond Oil Benefits
(with amazing results for skin)
One of the best almond oil benefits is that it's healthy for the skin, and with it being rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and E, it can be used in most massage, essential oil, and spa recipes.
This massage oil is popular with massage therapists because it is inexpensive, absorbs well into the skin, naturally contains high concentrations of vitamins, and is so beneficial for dry, itchy skin.
7 Amazing Almond Oil Benefits
- Helps relieve dry scalp, itching, and dandruff - great for head massage treatments as it nourishes the hair and helps improve circulation, while promoting hair growth.
- Improves skin tone and helps with complexion - contains Vitamin E and other emollient properties
- Helps dry skin - great for sunburn, eczema and psoriasis
- Reduces acne break-outs and the appearance of acne scars - contains fatty acids that help break down oil in facial skin
- Alleviates dry, flakey skin - adds rich moisture to skin
- Reduces appearance and helps prevent stretch marks - Almond oil is great for pregnancy because it helps to reduce stretch marks and treat dryness and itchiness on the belly
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles - It is used in many beauty treatment formulas and skin care products to reduce dark circles around the eyes and to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Using Almond Oil as a Carrier Oil
This oil can be used to make wonderful massage oil recipe blends for use in aromatherapy massage. Here are a few:
Anxiety and Relaxation
- 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
- 2 oz. Sunflower Oil
- 2 oz. Grape seed Oil
- 1 oz. Apricot Kernel Oil
- 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Energizing
- 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
- 2 oz. Grape seed Oil
- 2 oz. Apricot Kernel Oil
- 8 drops Lemon essential oil
- 8 drops Bergamot essential oil
- 6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
Muscle Tension
- 2 oz. Almond Oil
- 2 oz. Sunflower Oil
- 2 oz. Jojoba Oil
- 10 drops Rosemary Oil
- 10 drops Lavender Oil
These are great massage oil recipe blends using sweet almond oil for the most common complaints of massage clients.
Sweet Almond Oil nourishes and promotes healthy skin. It is an all-natural oil that's perfect for use with any skin type.
The benefits of almond oil include it's ability to easily absorb into skin, without clogging pores, thereby promoting clear, soft, healthy skin.
This all-natural oil, derived from pressed almonds, has been used for centuries for massage and other skin treatments.
Other Resources
Read more about Almond oil benefits for the skin at Remedies for Skin.
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