There are so many things we don’t know about oils, vitamins, minerals, and many other related health products available out there. What they are, why we need them, where they came from. Wanting to find out more about these substances can be pretty difficult. Most of the write-ups that tell us about them can be boring. Most of the time, you end up having to scroll your way through paragraph after paragraph just to find something interesting.
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20 interesting facts about Almond oil
1) Almond oil, also known as bitter almond oil, is thought
2) 50% of the composition of an almond is oil.
3) Almond oil is high in vitamin E, A, B7, minerals, and fatty acids.
4) Almond oil acts as a strong antioxidant fighting free radicals.
5) It has a natural SPF5.
6) It also has anti-inflammatory properties that helps boost your immune system.
7) It is said that eating almonds or ingesting almond oil is good for the memory.
8) Cooking with almond oil is good for the heart as it balances the levels of cholesterol in your body.
9) Cooking with almond oil can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
10) Almond oil helps soothe eczema and psoriasis.
11) It is also great when it comes to minor cuts and wounds.
12) Almond oil has antibacterial properties so is great for helping with acne.
13) Almond oil is good for protecting skin and hair from sun damage. It also soothes already sun damaged skin. Almond oil can help heal scars.
14) It also has anti-aging properties so is great as a moisturiser for the skin.
15) Almond oil is very quickly absorbed by the skin.
16) A few drops of an essential oil can be added to almond oil to make a great massage oil.
17) Almond oil has antifungal properties so it can help prevent athlete’s foot.
18) It can also be used to treat ringworm.
19) Almond oil is a great makeup remover and can also be used as a cleanser for the skin.
20) Almond oil can be massaged into the scalp and throughout your hair for shiny, soft, hydrated, and strong hair. Best results are to leave the oil overnight and wash in the morning. Almond oil is great against dandruff.
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