Cold-Pressed Almond Oil

Other Common Names

Description

Almonds are the natural powerhouse of nutrients and are known to be the “King of Nuts”. Because almonds are nuts that are rich in healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber. Almonds are native to the Middle East, but today California has become the largest almond producer in the world. Also, its production has doubled in the past 20 years for its numerous health benefits.

Similarly Cold Pressed Almond oil is an extraction from this nut almond and it also has amazing health benefits for your body. In fact, almond oil has become popular for its effective benefits for your hair, skin, face, and body.

How is Almond oil prepared?

Nearly half the weight of a ripe almond contains oil. These ripe almonds are pressed with minimal heat to extract oil. Almond oil is also of different types based on its preparation. They are;

Unrefined almond oil – contains the same amount of nutrients and flavor and is done with minimal heat.

Refined almond oil – High heat is used here. This may sometimes lack the nutrients present in almonds.  

Bitter almond oil – Produced by refining the toxins that are present in the skin of different types of almonds. 

Nutrients present in Almond oil

Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, copper, Omega-3 fatty acids.

Cold-Pressed Almond oil benefits

General:

• Almond oil has a good source of antioxidants that can fight against free radicals and boosts your immune system. 
• It may help in maintaining your cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of deadly diseases like heart attack and cancer.
• As it contains healthy fats, preparing foods with almond oil is good for your heart and keeps it healthy.
• It also improves your memory power. 

For skin:

Almond oil has been used in ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for several years to treat skin diseases, wounds, cuts, and tone dry skin. 

The anti-bacterial properties and vitamins A, E can help to treat acne, sunburns, scars, and also reduces aging. It soothes your skin and improves your skin tone. Further, the powerful antifungal properties can help to cure athlete’s foot and other fungal infections like ringworm.  

For Hair:

Almond oil is a very good remedy for scalp treatment. It is rich in vitamin B-7 that keeps your hair strong and healthy. This nourishing oil is boasted with antifungal and antibacterial properties that can treat dandruff and protects your hair from sun damage. Thus it strengthens your hair and keeps it soft and shiny. 

Side Effects

Almond oil is found to be safe when tested. But if you’re allergic to nuts, then it is better to consult your doctor before using it.