So as I’m aging (yes I said it), I’ve noticed that that my skin keeps getting drier. This past summer, I’ve started to use sweet almond oil on my body and occasionally on my face as a natural moisturizer and I am clearly noticing the difference! And did you know that you can also use sweet almond oil in home hair treatments, in body or massage oils and other homemade beauty products. Read on as I share with you 9 ways that I am using sweet almond oil in my sustainable beauty regime.
Facial Moisturizer: After cleansing, apply a few drops of sweet almond oil to damp skin to lock in moisture and leave your face feeling soft and supple.
Body Lotion: Mix sweet almond oil with your favorite body lotion or apply it directly to damp skin after a shower to nourish and hydrate your body from head to toe.
Hair Mask: Treat your hair to a luxurious spa day by massaging sweet almond oil into your scalp and hair, then wrapping your hair in a warm towel for 30 minutes before shampooing as usual.
Cuticle Oil: Keep your nails and cuticles healthy and hydrated by massaging sweet almond oil into them daily. This will help prevent hangnails and keep your nails looking their best.
Makeup Remover: Apply a few drops of sweet almond oil to a cotton pad and gently wipe away makeup, including stubborn mascara and eyeliner, without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Lip Balm: Ditch your store-bought lip balm and opt for sweet almond oil instead. Apply a small amount to your lips throughout the day to keep them soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Massage Oil: Treat yourself to a relaxing massage by warming sweet almond oil between your palms and massaging it into your skin using circular motions. The oil’s lightweight texture and pleasant aroma make it perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Shaving Oil: Say goodbye to razor burn and irritation by using sweet almond oil as a shaving oil. Apply a thin layer to damp skin before shaving to lubricate the skin and provide a smooth, close shave.
Stretch Mark Prevention: During pregnancy or weight fluctuations, gently massage sweet almond oil into your skin to improve elasticity and help prevent the formation of stretch marks. The oil’s nourishing properties will keep your skin feeling soft and supple as it expands.
Like with all beauty treatments and starting a new product, always make sure you test on a small patch of skin first as Sweet almond (Prunus dulcis) oil is suitable for most skin types (but it might not be suitable for you if you have a nut allergy). Here’s the one we recommend that meets our needs and is sustainably produced.
