Almond Oil for Eyes

Almond oil is a light yellow colored oil extracted from almond kernels. It is a rich source of monounsaturated fats. So, it is widely used for cooking and it also helps to check blood cholesterol levels and improves overall cardiovascular health. It also contains a good amount of vitamin E, vitamin D, calcium and magnesium. On topical application of almond oil, these components will provide nourishment to the skin. We prefer almond oil for eyes mainly because it is light in weight and less greasy as compared to any other oil.

There are several benefits of almond oil when applied around the eyes. Almond oil possesses natural emollient properties. It means it has a soothing and calming effect on the skin as well as on the eyes. It has a fine and smooth texture. So, the skin pores do not get clogged up. The oil is very light and is ideal for the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. With aging, the fragile skin under the eyes loses its natural elasticity. As a result, wrinkles, dark circles and sagging skin can be seen. Application of almond oil will moisturize the skin and improve the blood circulation which in turn will help in getting rid of all these problems.

How to Use Almond Oil for Eyes?

Almond oil can be used in a number of ways. Some of the most popular methods have been discussed below:

Method #1: Simple massaging of almond oil for 10 minutes around the eyes can bring about marked improvement in the skin condition of that area. For this, take a few drops of almond oil on the ring finger of your left hand and rub it gently over the area. It should be done every night for two weeks and you will find the dark circles under eyes are gone.

Method #2: Another excellent solution for dark circles under the eye is application of a combination of almond and honey. Take equal quantities of almond oil and honey and mix them up properly. Rub this paste on the skin around the eyes with your ring finger before retiring for the day. Let the mixture stay under the eyes overnight and wash it off in the next morning. You can notice a glowing effect on the skin in a few days.

Method #3: If you are bothered by the sagging skin under the eyes, then you can try this almond oil recipe to get rid of the problem. For this, you will require 2 teaspoons each of almond oil, cod liver oil and water, one tablespoon of lanolin and one tablespoon of comfrey leaves. First of all, in a double boiler, melt the almond oil and lanolin together and then wait till it cools down completely. Then add the cod liver oil and comfrey into it. Take half teaspoon of this mixture and apply it all over the face including the area under the eyes in the form of a thin uniform layer. Then rub it properly so that it gets absorbed well into the skin. After 10 minutes, clean it off with water. This treatment will have an excellent moisturizing effect on the skin and that will help it to regain its elastic properties.

Method #4: At the end of the day, you will often find that the eyes get stressed. This happens more if you work in front of computer or watch television for long hours. To obtain relief from this kind of stress, mix some lavender oil with the almond oil and apply it under the eyes. This combination will act as an excellent stress buster.

While buying almond oil for the eyes, you should be careful and select sweet almond oil only because bitter almond oil is toxic in nature. Almond oil should always be stored in a cool, dark place. After opening, it will be better if you keep it in refrigerator. Those who are allergic to nuts should not use almond oil in any form.