Almonds in small quantities are incredibly useful for the gastrointestinal tract and in disorders of the nervous system, but not many people know that almond oil is also widely used in cosmetology and medicine. It is only made from the sweet nut, as the bitter nut is toxic to the skin.
In case of damage or irritation of the skin, the oil has a healing and antibacterial effect, serves as a natural antiseptic, relieving redness and inflammation of the skin.
In the article, we will consider the use of almond oil for the face from wrinkles in cosmetology, its beneficial properties and methods of application to different types of skin. You will learn how to clean the covers before rubbing in a nourishing agent, as well as which masks contain such oil.
Age-related changes lead to the appearance of both fine mimic and deeper wrinkles, which are de alt with by oils that moisturize and nourish the dermis well. When using almond oil for the face, the result, according to reviews, is visible after 2weeks of use. It is applied both independently and as an integral component of many face masks. Due to the large number of useful components, the oil has a beneficial effect on the condition of the upper layer of the skin.
Effect on the epidermis
The benefits of almond oil for the face are undeniable. It has a rejuvenating effect, so it is often used by older women. Cosmetologists believe that it is oils that provide flexibility and tone to the skin, because with age, dryness and lack of moisture in skin cells are more often felt.
Due to a wide range of useful substances in its composition, almond oil well tones and moisturizes the skin, nourishes it and heals problem areas. Sweet almond oil is able to get rid of acne, as it controls the production of sebum. After the nourishing mask, the pores are narrowed, which protects the skin from the penetration of dirt and dust into the pores, preventing the formation of new blackheads.
With prostasis, that is, various spots remaining after squeezing acne, as well as scars and scars, almond oil will also help. The benefit for the face is to speed up the regeneration process.
Essential oils in its composition lead to a decrease in deep and smoothing of mimic wrinkles.
Benefits of oil
Due to the balance of its constituent components, almond oil is a unique tool for combating age-related morphological changes in the skin.
To its compositionincludes such useful substances:
- In the first place - oleic acid, which occupies more than 70% of the total composition. It not only cleanses the pores, but also retains moisture inside the cells, which helps to moisturize the skin and protect it from drying out.
- Linoleic acid in the composition of the oil takes the second place, up to 24% of all ingredients. But it is this substance that stimulates the production of collagen, which smoothes age wrinkles.
- Fatty acids occupy about 8% of the total composition, they are involved in carbohydrate, energy and fat metabolism of cells.
- Carotene nourishes the dermis and significantly slows down wilting.
- The appearance of wrinkles on the face is associated with an increase in free radicals, which bioflavonoids do an excellent job of.
- Minerals - zinc, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, iodine, phosphorus and chlorine - help regenerate the skin, exfoliate dead cells and ferment them, resulting in a fresh looking face.
- A lot of vitamins are of particular value in the composition of the oil - A, B1, B2, B5 , B6, B9, C, E, PP, D. They stimulate the regeneration and cleansing of the skin, preventing acne from forming and acne, as well as smooth the dermis.
You already know how useful almond oil is for the face, but you need to pay attention to the use of such a cosmetic product for different skin types, so as not to cause harm.
Features of applying oil
Apply the mask to the skin, preferably in the evening, after work, when there is time for the procedure. Howto use almond oil for face, read further in the article.
First of all, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin, you can use a scrub or a special cleanser
- Then, be sure to dry your face with a terry towel.
- Apply almond oil to a sponge or cotton swab and wipe it all over your face and neck. You do not need to pour a lot of funds, it should not spread or drip from your hands. Simply soak the sponge and wring out the excess.
- To increase the effect of the procedure, make light rubbing and massage movements, which will increase blood flow to the skin and nutrients will be more actively absorbed into the cells of the epidermis.
- After 25-40 minutes, depending on the type and condition of the skin, the mask is washed off with warm water.
According to reviews, almond oil for the face against wrinkles will be better absorbed if the face is covered with a cotton napkin. The fabric will slightly insulate the skin, which will make it more permeable to the beneficial substances of the mask. During the procedure, it is recommended not to talk, lie quietly on your back and completely relax.
Effective Supplements
According to cosmetologists, it is recommended to add 1 or 2 drops of any essential oil to almond oil for the face.
For dry skin, add lavender or dill, geranium or marjoram, jasmine or rosemary oil. Sandalwood and rosewood essential oils are often used.
For normal skin, add 1 drop of rose, neroli or lemon essential oil.
If you are fatskin, then cosmetologists advise adding 1 or 2 drops of essential oil of bergamot, orange or grapefruit, as well as ylang-ylang, cedar or juniper to almond oil for wrinkles, lavender and vetiver will do.
Recommended products are listed, but add only 1 drop of 1-3 of any substances selected from the list to 30 ml of almond oil.
Use for different skin types
The condition of the skin depends on the time of year, the age of the person and the amount of liquid consumed. Almond oil for anti-wrinkle face is widely used for different skin types, but before using it, you need to carefully examine yourself in the mirror and determine the type of skin, because the required number of procedures and the time the nourishing mask stays on the face depend on this.
In the dry type, sweet almond oil is mixed with milk or sour cream. This mask is kept for at least half an hour.
Those with oily skin should reduce the treatment time. It is enough to hold the mask for 20 minutes, and add lemon or cucumber juice to the oil.
For normal or combination skin, the session lasts 35 minutes. To get rid of wrinkles with almond oil for the face, according to reviews, you need to add blue clay or grated avocado.
If the skin is inflamed, damaged, it is recommended to mix the oil with raw egg yolk and honey. The mask should be on the skin for no more than 25 minutes.
Universal mask
The next version of the face mask with almondoil is suitable for all skin types. For 1 st. l. oils add the same amount of mushy mass from boiled water and oatmeal. If you don't have this flour, it's very easy to make with a household coffee grinder or oatmeal blender.
After obtaining a fine powder, add some water and mix thoroughly. Then oil is added to the mixture and mixed again until a homogeneous consistency. The mask is applied to a cleanly washed and dry face for 15 minutes, and then washed off with running water.
Fruit masks
To better provide the skin with vitamins and minerals, many people practice applying masks from almond oil with the addition of fresh fruits. According to women who have experienced the beneficial effects of such combinations, mixtures with apple, kiwi, banana and melon performed best.
Before use, make sure that there are no allergic reactions to these products. To do this, apply a small drop of fruits crushed in puree to the skin and hold for 10 minutes. If there is no redness and itching, then you can use it without risk to he alth.
To make a fruit mask, just grate 1 selected fruit into gruel, put a small amount into a separate bowl, pour 1 tbsp. l. almond oil and stir. Such a mask will not only smooth out wrinkles, but also moisturize the skin well and saturate it with vitamins.
Mask with cocoa powder
When considering the use of almond oil for wrinkles, do not ignore the excellent mask of cocoa powder andmilk. Reviews about this mask are the most positive, it really relieves facial fatigue and makes the skin supple.
To make such a nourishing mask at home, mix 2 tbsp. l. cocoa powder with a good slide and a small amount of warm milk until a thick slurry is obtained. Add there 1 tbsp. l. almond oil and stir.
The mixture is applied to the face evenly, but pay special attention to areas where wrinkles accumulate. 15 minutes is enough to achieve a good result. Then rinse it off under lukewarm water.
Adding to cream
Every woman of age has on her shelf favorite, time-tested creams that give the maximum effect. To improve their effect, you can use almond oil. It is not recommended to add it to the whole jar, it is best to do the mixture once, before applying it.
In a separate bowl, mix the right amount of cream and add 1 or 2 drops of almond oil with a pipette, mix and apply on the skin of the face. If the cream has become too oily, you do not need to continue rubbing, wipe off the excess with a napkin or sponge.
Recipe for the eye area
To wake up with a fresh face in the morning, apply a simple mask of 5 grams of almond oil with the addition of 1 drop of sandalwood oil overnight.
Before going to bed, clean your face and dry with a dry towel. When applying the nutrient, be careful not to get the mixture in your eyes. The skin in this area of the face is too sensitive,as it has a thin layer of adipose tissue with closely spaced vessels. Fatigue of a person is given out by dark circles under the eyes, which the mask presented above can get rid of.
If age-related mimic wrinkles appear in the eye area, then the mask can be applied in courses, spreading a thin layer of oil twice a day for 2 weeks.
Almond Oil Harm
Almond oil is widely used for face wrinkles at home, in beauty and spa salons, it is recommended by doctors and advised by ordinary women who have experienced its effective effect on their face. However, not everyone can use it for he alth benefits. In rare cases, almond oil can cause an allergic reaction. To avoid unpleasant consequences, before the first use, you need to do a test on the skin of the hand.
The owners of oily skin who overdid it with use can also feel the harm from the use of almond oil. It is necessary to withstand the mask for no more than 20 minutes, and the excess oil must be washed off, otherwise the pores will remain closed and filled with secretions of the sebaceous glands, which will lead to the appearance of acne or acne. Be sure to add the ingredients listed above to the oil.
Tips for people with oily skin
To avoid clogging the pores with excess fat, you need to add the following ingredients to the mask with almond oil (based on 2 tablespoons of oil):
- 1 tablespoon chamomile tea;
- 1 tbsp l. soft cottage cheese.
How to brewpharmacy chamomile, indicated on the box with dry grass. After cooling, the broth must be filtered through gauze folded four times, only then added to butter and cottage cheese.
Keep this mask on the skin for 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
As you can see, almond oil brings invaluable benefits for restoring the elasticity of the skin of the face, small wrinkles become invisible, and deep ones are significantly smoothed out. Many creams have such an ingredient in their composition, but such products are quite expensive, so do the procedures yourself, using the tips given in the article. According to reviews, you need to store the oil only in a dark place, and for better absorption by the skin, slightly heat it up before use by lowering the bowl into warm water.
Try it yourself and share in the comments after what period of time you saw the effect after applying the oil!
