Always known by those involved in cosmetics and beauty, sweet almond oil is known for its emollient, soothing and elasticizing properties and is also used in everyday life for the velvety effect it leaves on the skin.

It is also a 100% natural product, which can therefore be used during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks and make the skin really elastic.

A further use of sweet almond oil is on dry skin or for wrinkle prevention . We immediately understand how it is an ideal product to benefit the whole body, from skin care to hair and nails. Let's find out more about this magical product.

How is sweet almond oil born?

Sweet almond oil is obtained by pressing almond seeds and has a light yellow color as well as considerable clarity. Used since ancient times to treat the skin, thanks to its extreme compatibility with the hydrolipidic film, almond oil has moisturizing and nourishing properties but also emollients and elasticizing agents.

This is why it is also widely used as a massage oil (you can find it for sale here), since it reduces inflammation, irritation and itching. Now let's see in detail the various uses.

1. Hands and nails hydration: Almond oil is suitable for moisturizing and restoring the condition of the skin on the hands which are exposed to all the elements as well as to the aggressive action of detergents for the home.

A massage with sweet almond oil is the ideal solution for cracking, better if done in the evening before going to sleep. Moreover, sweet almond oil is suitable for the prevention of stains and skin aging . Finally, it can also be used to strengthen nails and achieve a whitening effect.

2. Perfect scrub and mild make-up remover: The perfect scrub recipe is to mix 4 tablespoons of sweet almond oil and two tablespoons of sugar and massage on the skin once or twice a week.

But the oil is also an excellent make-up remover to be tried on dry skin and subsequently emulsified with water. The makeup will disappear in an instant, leaving the skin soft and hydrated. It is not suitable instead for oily skin.

3. Hair protected and in order: Especially in summer, applying almond oil on the lengths will allow you to protect your hair from the sun's rays. It should be applied to slightly damp hair, insisting on the ends.