Almonds are a stone of a fruit of an almond tree which is widely known for the tastes. Except consumption from it receive oil which is widely applied in cosmetology, traditional medicine and cookery. How to use almond skin, hair oil, we will tell further in more detail.
Chemical composition
The basis of a product is formed by oleic acid — the maintenance of its from 65 to 83% and also linoleic acid (16-25%). Except these main components it contains karotina, bioflavonoids, albumens, sugar, A, F, E vitamins and minerals (Zn, Fe, Mg, Na, P). To Maslitsa has liquid consistence with a yellowish shade and nut aftertaste.
Whether you know? The known delicacy marzipan is cooked from almond meal. In ancient times it was applied as the calming medicine to the insane.
Than almond oil is useful
Almond oil is capable to strengthen immunity and to activate protective forces of an organism. Thanks to availability of vitamin E it is capable to slow down processes of aging in an organism. Vitamin F improves a condition of skin and hair. It is salutary influences a GIT (lowers acidity of a stomach) and a cardiovascular system (normalizes cholesterol level).
Almond oil has wound healing property, well struggles with skin microinjuries, is applied at dermatitis, eczema. Besides, it removes inflammations, satisfies pain, calms and softens.
Application in different spheres
Because of existence of a large amount of useful properties almond to a maslitsa it is used in various spheres: to cookery, cosmetology and medicine.
In cookery
In cookery it is added to dishes as fragrance. Often apply at preparation of fish, [/url] meat, rice. Well it and as gas station for light vegetable salads. Also it is added to pastries.
Important! For the cosmetic and culinary purposes it is better to use not refined product.
In cosmetology
Most widely it is used in the cosmetology purposes thanks to positive influence on a condition of skin and hair. With it do masks, massages, use as in pure form, and add to various cosmetology means. Especially it is famous for the rejuvenating impact on skin.
In medicine
Find for it application and in traditional medicine. It is accepted inside as the preventive and supporting cure for gastrointestinal diseases. For the fastest healing by it process cuts and grazes. Massage with it kills muscular pain.
National recipes
We offer some recipes of traditional medicine and cosmetology with application of this product.
At herpes
Herpes is the viral disease which is shown most often rashes on lips. At herpes almond to a maslitsa mix 1:1 with lavender (or camomiles, a tea tree, a ylang-ylang). Rashes should be greased 4-5 times a day.
At headaches
At headaches the massage of temporal and occipital areas with use of essential oils (lavender, rosemary, a lemon, a thyme, mint, a camomile) becomes. In this case almond oil is used as basic to which in a small amount add above-mentioned components.
At sprain and sports injuries
At various injuries ligament and muscles compresses with masliyets of almonds perfectly help. They should impregnate a fabric napkin and to put to the damaged site. Compresses need to be done three times in day lasting 30 minutes — it has at the same time soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.
At women's inflammations
Tampons with almond oil use in gynecology for treatment of women's inflammations. On a teaspoon of it it is buttered add couple of drops of tea tree oil, impregnate with this mix a tampon which it is necessary to change each 4 hours. Simplification is noted for the second day.
Also to a maslitsa from almonds use for simplification of painful periods. On 70 ml add 30 ml of oil of a St. John's wort, 5 drops grapefruit, 3 drops of a ylang-ylang, 2 drops of oil of a sage and 1 drop of jasmine. This composition is rubbed massage movements in a stomach bottom.
For face skin and a body
Recipes for a face and a body with this product incalculable quantity. Let's bring some of them.
Massage with almond oil serves as good prevention from extensions at pregnancy.
Important! Before application it is necessary to warm up it a little. Thus it will better get into integuments.
The body scrub is preparing thus: To mix 2 spoons of small sea salt with 2-3 spoons of almond it is buttered. A srub to process leather once a week. Instead of salt it is possible to use sugar or ground coffee.
For preparation of a mask against wrinkles it is necessary to take 2-3 berries of strawberry, a tablespoon of sour cream and two tablespoons of almond it is buttered. To mash strawberry in puree, to mix with other ingredients and to put on a face for 20 minutes, then to wash away warm water.
Lotions with almond skin oil around eyes will be good prevention of "goose pads". The impregnated cotton pads need to be put for 15-20 minutes daily.
For dry skin knead a third of banana in puree and add couple of spoons it is buttered almonds. Put this structure on a face for 15-20 minutes, then wash away water.
Almond oil will be the good assistant in disposal of pimples at problem skin. In this case it is slightly warmed up and put on a face in pure form with addition of essential oils of a citrus or a ylang-ylang.
We advise to learn, about methods of application of such oils as: cedar, orange, rosemary, fir, peach, castor, wheat, garnet and also avocado oils, jojoba, and sandalwood
For hair
Very favorably almond to a maslitsa influences hair: they become strong and brilliant, their growth accelerates.
Whether you know? World famous liqueur of Amaretto is cooked on the basis of bitter almonds extract.
Before applying almond oil on the hair inclined to dryness, they need to be washed up. At the same time add essential oils of a ylang-ylang and patchouli to it (on couple of drops). Musk needs to sustain on hair of 40-60 minutes.
For an oily hair the mask from it is applied on roots in 40 minutes prior to washing of the head. Add to it on several drops of oils of a lemon, a cedar and a bergamot. For the best effect the hair wrap up with polyethylene.
Almond oil is used for removal of a make-up from eyelashes and eyebrows, at the same time feeding them and doing by more dense.
For hands and nails
Widely it to a maslitsa is applied also in nail care. Owing to its use the fragile and exfoliating legs take a healthy and strong form. Besides there is a skin nourishment of hands and a cuticle. The effect doubles if to add to it citrus oil.
As it is correct to choose upon purchase
Almond to a maslitsa happens food and cosmetic, and before purchase it is necessary to be defined for what purposes it is necessary for you. Food is on sale in supermarkets and grocery stores, and cosmetic it is possible to get in drugstore or in shops with natural cosmetics.
Also it is refined and not refined. First of all pay attention to packing: quality oil is on sale in a container from dark glass. Not refined to a maslitsa will have an almonds smell. Liquid has to be transparent, without deposit.
How to store in house conditions
It is necessary to store a product in densely closed container, far from sunlight. It is possible to contain both in the fridge, and at the room temperature. The opened bottle needs to be used within 3 months as over time its curative properties are lost.
Contraindications and harm
Given to a maslitsa practically has no contraindications. Chest children can even use it for normalization of a chair. In rare instances it can cause individual intolerance, then its use should be stopped.
Almond oil does not do harm to an organism. Only at the excessive use inside it can provoke a set of excess weight.
Thanks to a wide range of use (both outwardly, and internally) and to nutritious properties almond oil is obliged to be in the house at everyone. Any person will be able to find for it application with advantage for the organism.