8 DIY Ways To Use Almond Oil For Your Face

Almond oil is a powerhouse of nutrients. While the bitter almond oil is used as a flavouring agent or scent, sweet almond oil is generally the variant which is used on the skin and hair. It is enriched with vitamin E, A and antioxidants, which are essential in keeping up your skin’s collagen production and subsequently keeping your skin soft and subtle. You’ll read more in detail in this article, and also learn how to use almond oil for your various skin needs

# Facial Massage

Take some drops of almond oil in your hands, and with your fingertips gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on overnight and followed up by rinsing with tepid water in the morning. This can be done twice or thrice a week.

# Almond Oil and Lavender Essential Oil

Take a teaspoon of almond oil in a bowl and add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil. With your fingertips, gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on 15 minutes only and followed up by rinsing with tepid water. This can be done once a week.

# Almond Oil and Aloe Vera Gel

Mix a teaspoon each of almond oil and Aloe Vera gel, and with your fingertips gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on an hour and followed up by rinsing with a mild face wash in lukewarm water. This has to be done once a week.

# Almond Oil, Rosewater and Glycerin

Take half a teaspoon of almond oil in a bowl and add to it 3-4 tablespoons of rosewater and 4-5 drops of glycerin. With your fingertips, gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on 15 minutes only and followed up by rinsing with tepid water. This can be done once a week for radiant skin.

# Almond Oil, Milk Powder and Lime Juice

Take half a teaspoon each of almond oil and milk powder in a bowl and add to it one teaspoon of lime juice. With your fingertips, gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on 15 minutes only and followed up by rinsing with warm water. Apply a moisturizer for increased effect. Do this once every week for bright, glowing skin.

# Almond Oil and Banana

Mash up a ripe banana and mix with it a teaspoon of almond oil. With your fingertips gently massage the pack all over the face and neck. Keep on for 20-25 minutes and wash away with lukewarm water. This can be done twice or thrice a month.

# Almond Oil, Honey and Milk

Take half a teaspoon each of almond oil and milk in a bowl and to it add one teaspoon of honey. With your fingertips, gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on 15 minutes only and followed up by rinsing with cold water. Do this twice or thrice every week for the soft and smooth skin. This can also be used to cure chapped lips, for which you may want to leave the solution applied on your lips overnight.

# Almond Oil, Fine Salt, Sandalwood and Turmeric

Take a tablespoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric powder in a bowl and adds to it a few drops of almond oil to form a paste. Add a pinch of salt. With your fingertips, gently massage all over the face. This has to be kept on 15-20 minutes only and followed up by rinsing with cold water. Sandalwood makes your skin clear and flawless with its natural composition.