The popularity of almond oil in the field of cosmetology is due to the fact that it is completely natural. For this reason, its scope is quite wide: this oil is included in skin, hair and nail care products. The product is also known for its benefits for eyelashes. Reviews about almond oil in this case are extremely positive: preparations based on it help strengthen hair follicles, as a result, eyelashes become more lush and long.
Almond oil properties
Almond oil is a natural herbal remedy that, when properly used, restores damaged eyelashes, activates their growth and restores a he althy appearance. This product is obtained by cold pressing the almond kernel. The finished product has a liquid consistency, due to whichit becomes very convenient to use.
The composition of almond oil includes vitamins A, E, group B, as well as macronutrients, microelements, fatty acids, protein compounds and other biologically active substances. According to reviews, for eyebrows and eyelashes, almond oil becomes a real salvation, especially if you often use decorative cosmetics. This tool restores the he alth of hair follicles after vitamin deficiency and energizes cilia weakened as a result of extensions.
When applied, almond oil envelops the hairs with the thinnest film, nourishes them with biologically active substances and at the same time provides reliable protection against the harmful effects of external factors: frost, direct sunlight and aggressive substances contained in decorative cosmetics. In addition, this product normalizes blood circulation in the areas of hair growth, thereby activating their growth. As a result, after two to three months of regular use of almond oil, eyelashes become longer and more voluminous.
Preparations
First you need to choose a container in which the almond oil will be stored. For this, a mascara tube is quite suitable. Thoroughly wash it and the brush itself under running water. Then dilute the oil 2:1 with water and pour into a clean container.
Before each use, the preparation must be slightly warmed up in a water bath.
Applyalmond oil is always on clean eyelashes. In this case, the drug can be added to the makeup remover - just pour a couple of drops on a cotton pad with micellar water and gently wipe your eyes.
Terms of Use
As evidenced by the reviews, almond oil will be useful for eyelashes and eyebrows even in very low concentrations. A couple of drops can be added to regular mascara, which you use daily. Such decorative cosmetics will make eyebrows and eyelashes more well-groomed and strong.
However, if the hairs have been seriously damaged after extensions or have begun to fall out as a result of vitamin deficiency, more thorough care will be needed here. The treatment course in this case should last at least four weeks. Apply daily, preferably at bedtime.
The procedure is carried out as follows:
- the product is distributed along the entire length of the eyelashes, starting from the inner corners of the eyes;
- hairs are dyed in the same way as when using regular mascara;
- the brush works carefully, trying not to get on the mucous membrane of the eye;
- The drug is kept on the eyelashes for about 15 minutes, after which the residue is removed with a soft towel.
The state of eyelashes before and after almond oil will be very different, and the result will surely please you.
Additional recommendations
- To enhance the effect, almond oil can be left on the eyelashes until the morning. It is highly not recommended to remove the product with running water, it is betteruse a regular dry cloth.
- Despite the fact that the result will be noticeable after three to four weeks, the course of treatment can be extended up to two months.
- Do not apply oil to colored eyelashes: because of the mascara, the drug will not be able to penetrate the hairs, respectively, there will be no effect.
- If you do not have an empty mascara tube, you can store the oil in any other clean container, and apply to the eyelashes with a cotton swab.
Mask for activating eyelash growth
How to use almond oil for eyelash growth? Reviews highlight the following recipe:
- For a teaspoon of almond oil, take five drops of rosemary or clove essential oil. Mix ingredients well.
- Saturate a mascara brush or cotton swab with the finished composition and apply it on the eyelashes.
- Leave the preparation for a quarter of an hour or overnight, then remove the residue with a clean cloth.
In this case, it doesn't really matter which essential oil to use as a supplement, as both rosemary and cloves are great growth promoters. As you can see in the photo, the eyelashes after almond oil look longer and well-groomed.
Revitalizing mask
To prepare the product you will need 15 ml of almond oil, 5 ml of burdock and sea buckthorn oil, one capsule of vitamins A and E.
- First, pierce the capsules with a needle, press lightly and pour the liquid into a small container.
- Put a mixture of almond,sea buckthorn and burdock oils, warm slightly.
- Then mix all the ingredients in one bowl, dip a brush or cotton swab into the resulting composition. Spread the product along the entire length of the eyelashes and leave for a quarter of an hour.
- After the specified time, remove the mask with a clean cotton pad.
A preparation based on vitamins A and E, which are natural antioxidants, perfectly nourishes the hairs, completely restoring their structure even after extensions. This is confirmed by the photos published in the article and reviews. For eyelashes, almond oil in this case becomes very useful: in one full course, it makes them thicker and more magnificent.
This mask is sure to come in handy in winter and spring, when the body is deficient in vitamins. The components of the product will saturate the hair follicles with nutrients and stop the loss of cilia.
Vitamin eyelash mask with almond oil
The photo below shows the high efficiency of this simple tool. To prepare it, you will need 15 ml of almond oil, the same amount of natural olive oil, a vitamin E capsule and a fish oil capsule.
- Combine almond oil with olive oil, heat in a water bath to room temperature.
- Squeeze out the liquid from two capsules. Mixing the ingredients.
- Using a brush or cotton swab, distribute the composition along the entire length of the eyelashes.
- We stand the mask for a quarter of an hour, then remove itdry with a clean cloth.
This mask has earned a lot of positive feedback. For eyelashes, almond oil in combination with olive oil, fish oil and vitamin E becomes a real salvation after extension: the first component perfectly strengthens the bulbs, the second nourishes the hairs, and the remaining components enhance their growth.
Mask for Lush Eyelashes
The simplest and at the same time very useful preparation for eyelashes. Almond and castor oils are mixed in equal proportions. We lower a cotton swab or a clean brush into the resulting composition. Apply the product to the eyelashes and leave for one hour. After the specified time, remove the remnants of the mask with a dry cloth.
According to reviews, the almond oil for eyelashes according to this recipe must be used regularly, and after a week you will see a positive result: the growth line will look more clear and noticeable. A month later, new hairs will begin to break through.
Nourishing mask
To prepare the product, you need to prepare 5 ml of almond oil, one tablespoon of green tea, dry inflorescences and leaves of chamomile and lemon balm.
- Pour a mixture of dry herbs into a ceramic or porcelain container and fill them with a glass of boiling water. Cover and leave for an hour.
- Filter the finished herbal infusion and add the indicated portion of almond oil to it.
- Wet two cotton pads in the resulting composition, wring them out slightly and put them on the eyelids.
- Hold for a quarter of an hour.
Suchthe mask perfectly nourishes not only eyelashes, but also the skin around the eyes: almond oil strengthens hair follicles, chamomile relieves inflammation, lemon balm eliminates puffiness. As a result, the eyelashes become thicker and the look more expressive.
Precautions
When using almond oil, there are some simple rules to follow.
- Do an allergy test first. To do this, apply a drop of funds on the wrist, lightly rub and leave for half an hour. If the skin remains clean, there are no signs of irritation, itching, the drug can be safely used.
- In the presence of conjunctivitis and inflammation of the mucous membranes, almond oil is prohibited. Otherwise, an exacerbation of the disease is possible.
- Do not apply the product on the skin with acne, acne and dermatoses of various etiologies.
- If the allergy test did not give a negative result, but in the process of using the drug, the eyes began to redden, severe lacrimation appeared, or you felt itching, the procedure should be stopped immediately.
Almond oil has many advantages, including its affordable cost, ease of use and high efficiency. It is enough to apply preparations based on it on the eyelashes daily for a month, and you will definitely see a positive result. The tool will strengthen the hairs, make up for the lack of vitamins, activate growth and restore the cilia that were damaged afterextensions. And do not forget that almond oil is a natural product, and therefore it should be used wisely.
