Benefits of Almond Oil for Dry Hands & Nails
Almond oil is a natural emollient that restores moisture to all skin types. It is a slight yellow color with a subtle, sweet smell. Almond oil is found in many soaps and body lotions.
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Skin Benefits
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Almond oil provides nourishment to dry skin and soothes itchy and irritated skin. It can even help heal burns and soothe sore muscles.
Nail Benefits
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Almond oil strengthens nails and softens cuticles and helps nails grow longer when applied on a regular basis.
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Application Tips
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For best results, it is best to apply almond oil to skin after a bath or shower. You can use lotions with almond oil as a main ingredient, or apply pure sweet almond oil.
Formats
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Almond oil is increasingly available in many common soaps and moisturizers. You can also purchase pure sweet almond oil at health food stores.
Fun Fact
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Almond oil is similar in make-up to the oil that babies excrete to keep their skin naturally soft and smelling great.
Warning
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Like cooking oils, the natural extracts in almond oil can cause it to spoil. It is best to refrigerate pure almond oil after opening.
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