The Oil Series: Almond Oil

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Almond Oil is derived from almond nuts. There are two types of almond oil: sweet and bitter almond oil. The sweet almond oil is what is usually used for hair. It is pale yellow in colour and it is usually added to hair products such as shampoos, conditioners, leaves-in and many more. It is also added to many skin products.
Almond oil is high in a large number of important nutrients. There are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins B1, B6, B2 and E, as well as calcium, iron and magnesium in sweet almond oil. All these ingredients make sweet almond oil beneficial for hair. Vitamin E is commonly known as essential for hair, and almond oil satisfies the needs of hair and scalp in this very vitamin.


Benefits of Almond  Oil

1) It helps nourish, recondition and soften scalp and hair.

2) Almond oil soothes hair cuticles. 

3) It makes hair  healthy, stronger and thicker. 
  
4) Massaging almond oil into scalp lets improve blood circulation.

 5) It gives a healthy shine to dull hair.

 6) Almond oil mixed with tea tree oil helps fight dandruff.  

7) Regular application of almond oil for hair growth can greatly lessen hair loss.




How I use my Almond Oil:

1. For Prepoos and Hot oil Treatment: I mix almond oil with either coconut oil, olive oil or grapeseed oil for prepoos and hot oil treatments.

2. As a Leave-in conditioner: I put a few drops of almond oil into my palms rub them together and apply to my semi-dried hair after deep condition.

3. As a sealing oil: I apply almond oil lightly to my ends after i moisturise my hair. Don't be heavy handed. Too much almond oil will leave your hair greasy.

4. As a skin moisturiser: I added some drops of almond oil to my body lotion for its moisturising properties. I also apply it to the soles of my feet to keep it supple and soft.

Some DIY ( Do-It-Yourself) Recipes you could try.

Honey-almond conditioner recipe. Take 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of sweet almond oil, 1 tbsp coconut oil and several drops of essential oil you like. Mix the ingredients and apply on your hair. Leave for a half an hour. Rinse thoroughly.

Recipe with almond oil for hair loss treatment. Take 3 tbsp almond oil, 3 tbsp castor oil and a petal of hibiscus flower. Mix, warm and rub into your scalp. Massage for 10 minutes and then leave for an hour. Shampoo it.  Source: Oilypedia

If you are in Accra (Ghana), you can purchase almond oil from Bella of  Afro Obsession or Relish Health Shop in Osu.

Thanks for reading.

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3 comments

  1. admin324 February 2019 at 02:50

    Walk down to the beauty care section of any salon, spa, grocery store or local pharmacy store, and you will notice that almond oil is one of the most common ingredients found in most of the beauty products, and in some cases, boastfully displayed as a prime ingredient also

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