Almond Oil Is A Wonderful Remedy For Dry Skin

Tired of dry, flaky skin? Almond oil is a wonderful remedy for this common problem. Read ahead for how to use this nature's helper to keep your skin youthful and moisturized.

Steps

1. Wash your face first and follow with your normal cleansing routine.

2. Apply a couple drops of pure almond oil to each side of your clean face.

3. Wet your clean hands with warm water and smooth the oil evenly all over your face. You can include the tender area around your eyes but do not press hard; use light, gentle strokes.

4. Allow almond oil to settle. After your face is dry, you can apply your makeup if you wish. Or, you can keep your face natural with the layer of protection from the almond oil.

Tips

* Almond oil is one of the least greasy oils. It will soak into your skin quickly and leave only a slight residue. If your face feels as if it is swimming in oil, you have used too much; small dabs are enough to cover the whole face. It takes a week or two to get used to the right amount for your face, so expect some oily situations as a beginner!

* Wash hands in warm, soapy water to remove oily residue from fingers.

* Purchase oil in a dark colored, glass jar if possible. This ensures that the oil has had less chance of being damaged by light. Keep the oil in a cool, dark place and use it quickly once opened to prevent loss of its quality. Discard unused contents after one year.

* Almond oil will help to protect your skin against harsh, cold weather elements. In this case, apply to lips as well as face for added lip protection. Apply before braving the blizzard; don't forget the scarf though!

Warnings

* Always test sensitivity to an oil before use. Test a small dab on your wrist, or lower arm and watch for any reactions over a 24 hour period.

* Do not use nut oils if you have a nut allergy. There is no point giving yourself unnecessary complications.