Like almonds, almond oil is one of the most leading and popular products in the market. Especially for its hair and skin care benefits, though not everyone is aware of its other benefits. Aside from beauty benefits, it has more nutritional contents than many other products. Almond oil is great for the skin because of its oleic and linoleic acid content. It can be used as sun protection and remedy for some skin allergies and inflammation. The advantage with almond oil over synthetic skin products is that it has more nutrients content and more usage than a regular skin product.
For acne treatment you will need 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and a half of avocado. Mix the ingredients, apply on face and let it for about 15 minutes.
For aging skin and wrinkles you will need 2 tablespoons of almond oil, 1 tablespoon of lanolin, 2 tablespoons of cod liver oil, chamomile tea, and a plastic bottle. Apply the mixture in a thin layer on the face.
In order to treat under eye circles, you will need only almonds. Apply the oil over the dark circles and gently massage it.
Aside from skin benefits, it can also prevent heart diseases, itchiness, muscle pain, regulates your cholesterol level, and enhance your body’s immune system. You can also include them in your daily diet. You’d be surprise on its results and effect to your body performance.
There are also other almond products out there that you can use it, such as almond milks and sweet almonds. They all provide quality nutrients to your body. Almond milk is a great alternative for soy milk, rice milk, and other milk products. Especially for those who are lactose intolerant and suffering from gluten allergies, and it doesn’t contain saturated fats or cholesterol unlike other milk products.
Take note that almond milk has more nutrients than regular milk, even with soy milks and rice milks. Almond milk is high in protein and contains omega-3 fatty acids, and it is also low in calories unlike other milks.