Whether it is DIY face packs or hydrating hair masks, almond oil fits well everywhere due to its nutrient-rich composition, nutty aroma, and lightweight texture.
From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Jennifer Aniston, celebrities around the world have been lured by almond oil due to its skin and hair nourishing properties.
Dr Indu Ballani, MD, at Ballani Aesthetics, says, “The uppermost layer of the skin, the dermis, is held together by a network of collagen and elastin fibres, the chief constituents of which purely comprise proteins and vitamin A. As we age, these collagen fibres tend to become thinner, which causes the uppermost layer to loosen and sag. Applying almond oil once a day helps to restore the collagen fibres, as it contains vitamins A and fatty acids, thus tightening the skin over time.”
While the benefits of incorporating almond oil into your skincare routine are many, let us explore five ways it works miraculously for ageing skin:
5 Reasons Why Almond Oil Is The Best Anti-Ageing Remedy:
1. Restores Skin Elasticity:
Almond oil contains vitamin E, which acts as an occlusive ingredient and prevents the skin cells from experiencing uneven shrinkage and withering. It also keeps the lipid structures (oils) within the skin cells intact and promotes the better absorption of nutrients, thereby improving skin cell health.
2. Potent Anti-Inflammatory Superpowers:
The immune response of the skin barrier tends to weaken with age. Hence, eliminating pathogens and infected cells becomes tough, which eventually leads to inflammation of the dermal cells. Since, almond oil is also a storehouse of vitamin K, it helps to repair the skin’s natural defence barrier, reduces oxidative stress and thus prevents inflammation of the skin cells.
3. Helps To Treat Adult Acne:
Almond oil is a storehouse of good fatty acids and has a non-comedogenic, lightweight texture that dissolves excess sebum and helps to prevent acne breakouts or zits. Moreover, it also has potent anti-bacterial properties that help reduce microbial invasion by forming a protective film.
4. Reduces Under-Eye Pigmentation
The skin in the under-eye area is thinner compared to the skin on the rest of our bodies. Thus, it gets discoloured easily and settles into creases sooner than anywhere else. Hence, massaging your undereye area with almond oil once a day can help replenish the lost moisture, dilate the contracted blood vessels, and reduce the appearance of puffy eyes and creases.
5. Prevents Skin From Cracking
Almond oil is richly abundant in squalene, a lipid known for its remarkable occlusive and emollient properties. It fills in the gaps between the skin cells that have occurred due to changes in hormonal levels due to the onset of ageing and thus prevents the skin from getting cracked. Additionally, it also prevents discolouration, as it absorbs UV rays and prevents the skin from getting dark, pigmented and discoloured.
