Sweet Almond Oil

Our Conscious Sweet Almond Oil is one of the most popular nut oils used in the world today and for many great reasons. Our Organic Sweet Almond oil has been grown organically without artificial fertilizers and sprays.

Almond oil has been used by the early Chinese to help nourish the skin and it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Almond oil has traditionally been used in hand and skin creams or on its own applied directly to help soothe dry and irritated skin. This particular organic oil is a light, mild and easily absorbed oil and will suit most cosmetic uses and applications.

If you suffer from any form of nut allergies or skin sensitivities to nut oils, please spot test this oil on the underside of your arm to test if you are allergic, before direct and liberal application to your face or body.

Properties include: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A & E, B1, B2, B6, B7, or biotin. A great source of magnesium, phosphorus and copper.

Massage: Almond oil is a perfect cost-effective oil to help you create your own custom blend with some of the more expensive oils like rosehip or argan oil. It is a lovely oil for use with a head massage because of its many benefits to the scalp and hair. This is an oil that will soak in quickly and moisturize and is mild enough for use on older babies and children, possibly with Roman Chamomile Essential Oil for its extra soothing benefits. It is a lovely light oil useful for mums to be, used as a belly rub, helping prevent stretch marks, dryness and itching skin.

Skincare: A great moisturiser for the body, it is full of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin e, magnesium and calcium. Soothing to dry skin, it can improve complexion and tone. As it has antibacterial properties and is rich in vitamin A it is suitable in helping treat acne. The vitamin E content of this oil can help heal sun damage and help with signs of aging and fade scars. This oil can be used as a facial cleanser or to help remove makeup and dead skin cells without clogging the pores. It can alleviate dry flaky skin associated with eczema and psoriasis and reduce the appearance of fine facial wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.

Haircare: Rich in Biotin, this nourishing oil can help soften and strengthen the hair, keeping the hair healthy and because it has a natural SPF 5 factor it will help protect the hair from sun damage. Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, it is perfect as a scalp treatment in case of dandruff, dry scalp and itching, it is easily absorbed, perfect for hydrating the scalp and cleaning hair follicles, and will help smooth frizz and heal damaged hair when applied to the hair ends.

Footcare: Because of its antifungal properties, it can help with preventing athlete's foot or other fungal infections when used in a foot massage. Hand care: Almond oil is great for moisturizing the hands, nails and cuticles and may help prevent a fungal infection of the nails.

Please note: The above information provided about this product is intended to be educational in nature and not direct medical advice, claims, or recommendations for medical use or treatment in any way for skin conditions of any kind.