Benefits of Almond Oil

A short post continued from my previous post on Almonds:

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Almond Oil For Skin

• Rich in Vitamin E which protects our skin from UV
• Improves complexion glow
• Delays Inflammation
• Moisturise skin- In Fact, it works better than some expensive moisturiser in the market.
• Reduce wrinkles and fade dark eye circles
• Can be used as eye makeup remover

Note: Do not use excessively on face as it may lead to clogged face and breakouts.

Almond Oil for Hair

• Apply a few drops of almond oil to palm and massage onto clean hair.
• Helps to strengthen hair and reduce hairfall

Almond for Good Health

• Contain high level of Vit B1, B2 and B6 which are essential for energy production
• Also contains high level of Vitamin A essential for healthy skin and eyesight
• High level of vitamin E-Antioxidant helps protect cell from damage from free radicals
• Research also shown that regular intake of Almond Oil may reduce cholesterol level
• Helps to reduce constipation

Note: Use Sweet Almond Oil not bitter almond oil as bitter almond oil has been found to have potential toxic effects.

Where to buy Almond Oil?

•  I get my almond oil from GNC. Apart from GNC, they are also available from online organic stores or drugstores.

What is Pomegranates ?

Pomegranates are the most beneficial fruits- They are high in antioxidants and have many other health benefits. Pomegranate Benefits Prevent Heart disease Helps blood circulation Slows down cell damage and symptoms of aging Protects skin from UV Damage Prevent acne Anti imflammatory properties so quickens the skin healing process   Antioxidant activity in pomegranates may induce apoptosis a process which causes destruction of cancer cells Balance estrogen level in woman- combat PMS and menopause problems Pomegranates for great skin Dip cotton into pomegranate juice and apply on face after cleansing for 20 minutes, then wash off. Benefit: Prevents acne and prevents formation of scars by renewing your skin cells Grind the seeds and make into thick paste. Apply to face and wash off after 20 - 30 minutes. Benefit: Firmer and fresher skin, reduce spots and blemishes Prepare a mixture of pomegranate juice,with almond oil and honey. Apply on face for 30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water, followed by cold water. Benefit: Gives skin a natural glow