Almond Oil Uses

Almond Oil Uses – When almonds are pressed, the result is an amazing natural product:  Almond oil uses are practically endless, and it offers many vitamin and mineral benefits. There are two types of almond oils – bitter and sweet almond oil. Uses below mainly focus on the sweet variety, although bitter almond oil can certainly be substituted:

1. The high amount of Vitamin E protects skin from harmful UV rays.
2. Massage almond oil on split ends.
3. Use a few drops on your face before shaving to prevent cuts.
4. Also, dip your razor blade in almond oil – this prevents it from rusting.
5. A dime-sized amount in the palm of your hand rubbed through hair will tame flyaway curls.
6. Almond oil works well to nourish the skin without clogging pores.
7. Use almond oil as a natural massage product on your little one before bathtime; be sure to avoid the naval and ears but this relaxes baby and helps promote healthy digestion and sleep. That’s a win-win for babies AND harried moms!
8. Add one teaspoon a day to your cooking; folic acid and potassium-rich almond oil helps regulate blood pressure.
9. The folic acid and potassium content are also excellent for heart disease prevention.
10. A few drops on the skin gently massaged in the area under your eyes helps to soften and tone your face.
11. If you have dandruff or a very dry and flaky scalp, massage a few drops of sweet almond oil into your scalp for a few minutes, then let it sit for 45 minutes to overnight before rinsing with your regular shampoo.
12. When cooking, substitute almond oil for your usual amount of olive oil, and enjoy new flavor and added health benefits.
13. Almond oil  is great when used as a “base” for mixing with other oils. Add some peppermint oil and use it as an invigorating massage lubricant that also soothes achy muscles.
14. It works well as a base with most any aromatherapy or essential oil for burning in a warmer – lavender is particularly nice for relaxation.
15. Treat yourself to at-home spa treatments: mix almond oil and sea salt together for a terrific all-natural salt scrub.
16. Almond oil Is an excellent wood conditioner, and is often used on musical instruments.
17. Thanks to the many anti-inflammatory vitamins in almond oil, you can use it topically or orally and achieve good results if you have dry skin or eczema.
18. 2 Tablespoons a day administered orally act as a great natural laxative.
19. Gently massage a drop under each eye to remove those dark circles we all get.
20. Massage a few drops on baby’s scalp to help eliminate cradle cap.

No matter how you use it, almond oil can help your body in all sorts of ways. I love that it is non-greasy and good for you! Be sure to look for other healthy and frugal ideas at www.familyfindsfun.com as well as on my Pinterest feed!