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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Applying almond oil to your face
• Method 2 of 3: Using almond oil to cleanse your skin
• Method 3 of 3: Using almond oil in home beauty products
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Applying almond oil to your face
• Using almond oil to cleanse your skin

Almond oil is very beneficial for the skin. It helps to make the skin firm and elastic and thus prevent the formation of wrinkles. Plus, almond oil is a mild exfoliator that removes dead, dry skin cells and exposes the smooth and shiny skin underneath. While almond oil can always be applied to the skin by itself, it will be even more effective when combined with other ingredients such as essential oils.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Applying almond oil to your face

1. 1 First, cleanse your skin. If you haven't already, wash with a regular cleanser, and then pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Never put oil (or any other moisturizer) on dirty skin, otherwise the dirt will remain in the pores and result in acne and blackheads.
2. 2 Apply a few drops of almond oil to the palm of your hand. Better to observe the measure: you only need 2-4 drops. You can always add a little more oil if necessary. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Alicia ramos

   
   
   Skin care professional Alicia Ramos is a licensed beautician and owner of the Smoothe Denver beauty center in Denver, Colorado. She received a license from the School of Herbal and Medical Cosmetology, where she received training in working with eyelashes, dermaplaning, wax depilation, microdermabrasion and chemical peeling. Provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.

   Alicia ramos
   Skin care professional

   Almond oil contains a nutrient that is essential for healthy skin. Licensed cosmetologist Alicia Ramos says: “Almond oil is rich in vitamin E, which helps the body to produce collagen. In addition, vitamin E helps protect the skin from sun damage and gives it extra volume and firmness. "

3. 3 Rub your palms to warm up the oil. As a result, it is more easily absorbed into the skin. It will also make it less likely that you put too much oil on your face.
4. 4 Lightly pat your face and neck with your palms. When doing this, do not rub the oil into your skin. If you want to oil only a dry spot, moisten your ring finger with the oil on your palm and lightly pat it on the skin. This is especially important if you are applying the oil to the delicate skin under the eyes.
5. 5 Wipe off excess oil if necessary. If you have very dry skin, you can leave some oil on it. However, if you feel your skin is too oily, gently blot it with a cotton pad to remove excess oil.

Method 2 of 3: Using almond oil to cleanse your skin

1. 1 Combine some almond oil and castor oil. You will need 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of castor oil and 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of almond oil. Mix them together in a small glass jar or bottle.
   • If you don't have castor oil, you can use hazelnut oil instead.
   • You can mix oils in other quantities, the main thing is to observe the proportion: ⅓ castor oil to ⅔ almond oil.
2. 2 Rub the oil over your face. Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and apply it to your face (avoid your eyes). There is no need to pre-wash or wet the skin. This method is known as “oil scrubbing” and can be used to remove dirt and make-up.
   • The amount of oil used should be sufficient for several treatments. It is not necessary to apply it all in one go.
   • It is usually not a good idea to apply the oil to dirty skin, but this method is an exception: you will wipe off the oil later.
3. 3 Consider leaving the oil on your face as a mask. While you can do without it, it definitely won't hurt. If you have very dry skin or just want to pamper yourself, this is a great idea.
4. 4 Place a clean, damp towel on your face. Dampen a clean towel with hot water. Squeeze out excess water and place on your face. Leave it on for a few minutes or until it cools down. This will help open the pores and make the oil more effective.
5. 5 Remove oil. Use the damp towel that you applied to your face for this. However, do not rub your face while doing this. If the skin is still oily, you can apply a damp towel 2-3 more times.
   • If you have very dry skin, consider leaving a thin layer of oil on your face.
   • If the skin still dry, you can apply a little moisturizer to it.
6. 6 Cleanse your face with the oil as often as needed. It is better to do this in the evening before bedtime. In this case, the skin will have time to absorb the beneficial oils. A mixture of oils can be applied daily, but if you have normal or oily skin it is best to do this once a week.
   • It is unlikely that you will find positive results the next day. Cleanse your skin with oils several times to see if this method is right for you.
   • If you have any remaining oil, you can use it to massage your body. You can also discard the oil or pour it into a small glass jar for use later.

Method 3 of 3: Using almond oil in home beauty products

1. 1 Make a face oil. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of almond oil into a dark glass bottle. Add 1-2 drops one of the essential oils listed below, depending on what you require. Close the bottle and shake it to mix the oils and apply a few drops of the mixture to your washed face. Store the mixture bottle in a cool, dry and dark place.
   • For aging skin, the essential oils of chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, immortelle, myrrh, palmarosa, rose or sandalwood are suitable.
   • For dry skin, use chamomile, geranium, immortelle, lavender, myrrh, palmarosa, rose, or sandalwood essential oils.
   • For sensitive skin, chamomile, lavender, geranium or palmarosa oil is suitable.
2. 2 Prepare an anti-wrinkle oil. Combine the ingredients listed below in a glass jar, preferably amber glass. Apply a few drops to your face every night after washing your face. Store the jar in a cool, dry and dark place. Here's what you need:
   • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet almond oil
   • 4 drops of carrot seed essential oil.
   • 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
   • 4 drops of rose or lavender essential oil.
3. 3 Prepare a skin firming and rejuvenating serum. Pour the ingredients listed below into a 60 ml glass bottle, preferably amber glass. Close the bottle and shake it to mix. Apply a few drops of the mixture to your face in the morning and / or evening.
   • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rosehip seed oil.
   • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet almond oil
   • 10 drops of cypress essential oil.
   • 10 drops of geranium essential oil.
   • 7 drops of frankincense essential oil.
4. 4 Whisk in an anti-aging face cream. Place the ingredients listed below in a glass jar. Place the jar in a saucepan filled with up to 8-10 centimeters of boiling water. Wait for the ingredients to melt, then stir. Pour the resulting mixture into a 120 ml glass jar. Wait for the mixture to thicken at room temperature, then cover the jar with a lid. Apply the cream to your face after washing your face every morning and / or evening. Store the cream jar in a cool, dry place.
   • ¼ cup (60 ml) almond oil
   • 2 tablespoons (26 grams) coconut oil
   • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) beeswax
   • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vitamin E oil.
   • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) shea butter
5. 5 Make a body butter from rosehip and almond oil. Combine all of the ingredients listed below in a glass bottle (preferably dark glass). Massage a few drops of the mixture into your body skin in the evenings before bed. Store the formula bottle for up to three months in a cool, dry and dark place.
   • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rosehip oil
   • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) almond oil
   • 6 drops of frankincense essential oil.
   • 6 drops of rose essential oil.
   • 4 drops of geranium essential oil.
   • 2 drops of myrrh essential oil.

Tips

• You may need to repeat some treatments for several days or weeks before you see any results.
• Always store homemade cosmetics in clean, sterile containers.
• Almond oil is one of the most non-greasy oils. It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves few marks, so a few small strokes are enough to cover the entire face. If your skin is shiny with oil, then you have applied too much oil.
• It is best to store oils and their mixtures in dark glass bottles. Do not keep them in plastic containers, especially if you are adding essential oils, as they can corrode plastic over time.
• If you have sensitive skin or are using the oil for the first time, first apply a little oil to the inner crease of your elbow and wait 24 hours to see if it will cause an allergic reaction.
• Pure almond oil can be stored for one year.
• Massage almond oil into your skin for 30 minutes before showering.

Warnings

• Never put almond oil or any moisturizer on dirty skin or it will trap dirt. First wash your face and only then apply oil or moisturizer.
• Do not use almond oil if you are allergic to any nuts.
• Almond oil may be less effective than professional cosmetics.

What do you need

Applying almond oil to your face

• Facial cleanser
• Clean soft rag
• Almond oil
• Cotton pads (optional)

Using almond oil to cleanse your skin

• Almond oil
• Castor oil or hazelnut oil
• Clean soft rag