Almond oil
It is one of the best important oils for the skin, body, and hair as well, and it is extracted from the almond fruit, which has its origins in Iran. There are two types of it in nature: sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil, which differs radically from sweet due to its properties that tend to be toxic if used in large quantities, and therefore it must be used with caution and in very small quantities.
Almond oil contains many vitamins and minerals for the health of the human body, and it contains three compounds: amidgalin, benzaldehyde, and glycoside, in addition to hydrocyanic acid, which is considered toxic, but its toxicity can be eliminated by exposing it to high heat.
Benefits of bitter almond oil for the skin
- Maintaining skin health and freshness, as it is included in many cosmetics because it contains vitamins B and E, which are the most important vitamins necessary for healthy skin.
- Maintaining skin moisture and protecting it from dryness and infections that may affect it.
- Alleviate dark circles around the eyes and help get rid of them, by applying a few drops of bitter almond oil before going to sleep.
- Treating problems that may affect the skin, especially as one gets older, such as: skin dullness and paleness, in addition to treating skin redness and itching.
- It delays the appearance of signs of skin aging (aging), such as wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, mouth and on the forehead.
- Getting rid of bacterial and fungal infections, and also helps relax muscles and get rid of their spasms.
- Getting rid of blackheads on the skin.
Benefits of bitter almond oil for hair
- Strengthening the hair and protecting it from breakage and breakage, especially if it is mixed with olive oil and castor oil, then heated slightly, and then massaged into the scalp in a circular motion.
- Treating hair loss, which the majority of women suffer from.
- Giving hair shine, vitality and softness, it can be mixed with mashed avocado before applying it to the hair.
Health benefits of bitter almond oil
- Ridding the body of worms that may form in the stomach and intestines, but caution must be exercised when using it and it is preferable to consult specialists.
- Reducing the growth of cancer cells because it contains hydrocyanic acid.
- Bitter almond oil: It is used as a soothing and general analgesic for the body. It can be mixed with some other oils for body massage, in order to get rid of muscle spasm and relax them, as it works as an anesthetic.
- It is a diuretic and thus rids the body of toxins present in it.
- Reducing blood pressure.
- Helping to get rid of excess weight.
- Treating rabies, as it has been used since ancient times.
- Treatment of cracked skin.
