Ingredient:
Sweet Almond
Botanical name:
Oleum amygdale
Aroma:
Mild, faintly sweet and nutty
Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
• Emollient (softens skin)
• Moisturizing agent (restores hydration)
• Skin nutritive (provides vitamins and fatty acids)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Softening (improves skin and hair)
• Protective (shields skin)
• Vulnerary (supports skin healing)
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Fun Facts:
Fun Fact 1
Almond oil is rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, with oleic acid as the main component. It also contains tocopherol and phytosterols, valued for their anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, and liver-protecting effects.
Fun Fact 2
Historically, almond oil has been used in Ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Greco-Persian medicine for its emollient properties to treat dry skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Anecdotal evidence and clinical experience suggest it also reduces post-operative scarring and smooths, rejuvenates, and improves skin tone and complexion.
Fun Fact 3
Several clinical studies have reported that almond oil may have potential roles in cardiovascular risk management, glucose homeostasis, oxidative stress reduction, neuroprotection, and various dermatologic and cosmetic applications. Additionally, almond oil has been identified as capable of elevating 'good' cholesterol levels, known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL), while reducing 'bad' cholesterol levels, known as low-density lipoproteins (LDL).