Every so often there comes a trendy natural oil that piques the beauty community’s interest.
Coconut oil was in the spotlight for a long time; argan and jojoba, too.
Almond oil, with its silky slip and skin-nurturing properties, is poised to be another favorite.
But how much do you know about the kitchen stapleand what does it actually do for the skin?
We spoke with some dermatologists and dove into the research to find out.
What is almond oil?
The name speaks for itself: Almond oil comes from almonds.
“Structurally, almond oil is practically made for dry skin.
However, there are two different kinds of almond oil out there.
Below, the difference between bitter and sweet almond oil.
Bitter almond oil
Bitter almond oil is quite the opposite.
This is one reason almond oil functions as a great “slugging” alternative to petrolatum jelly.
Aesthetically, a healthy skin barrier will look even-toned, plump, dewy, and smooth.
Functionally, a healthy skin barrier will be able to fight infection and keep bad bacteria at bay.
In summary, taking care of yourskin barrieris important, and almond oil can help you do that.
Free radicals can come from UV rays, environmental pollution, stress, and more.
Think of almond oil as one layer of protection againstoxidative stress.
“Almond oil can reduceskin irritation,” Camp notes.
Pretty cool, right?
And while there isn’t a ton of evidence to prove these effects (yet!
“Thecomedogenic potentialof almond oil is low; it rates a two on a scale of five.
This means it is less likely to clog pores and contribute to the formation ofacne,” Camp notes.
However, you should patch test a small area of your skin if you’re prone to breakouts.
To do this, simply apply the almond oil to your patch of skin regularly and wait a week.
One way to use it as a carrier oil is actually for the scalp and hair growth purposes.
Below, a quick recipe:
Why rosemary oil?
FAQ
Can I put almond oil on my face?
you’ve got the option to apply pure sweet almond oil to the face.
Is almond oil good for aging skin?
Does almond oil clog pores?
This ingredient is safe for sensitive skin and may even ease dryness and irritation from eczema, experts say.
Plus, you could even use it in cooking.
