BABY CARE

Sweet Almond Oil’s nourishing, emollient properties make it an excellent choice for BABIES skin.

Sweet Almond Oil contains omega-6 fatty acids, which stimulate hair-growth, as well as skin regeneration. This strengthens the hair and moisturizes the scalp, while improving your complexion by helping your skin retain moisture, reducing wrinkles and revitalising that’ natural glow. This is due to the various antioxidants and potent anti-aging properties which effectively reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

It contains high amounts of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and E, as well as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Vitamin E also known as GOOD!food for our skin.
Vitamin E protects our skin from damaging ultraviolet rays.
(*please see ‘scientific research’ @ the bottom of the page)

It prevents cell damage and also fights some skin disorders.
Some studies have shown that Vitamin E is also helpful in reducing emotional stress.
The essential fatty acids aid in relieving muscle pain.

*interesting for grown-ups:
Sweet Almond Oil can reduce the appearance of acne, blackheads, pimples, zits and whiteheads.

Sweet Almond Oil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5000 years.

Traditionally, its main use is as a carrier oil, meaning, as a base-oil for aroma-therapeutic massage oil blends, due to its ability to be used on nearly every skin-type.

For more information on Sweet Almond Oil and these nutrients, please follow the links below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almond
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_A
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_vitamins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monounsaturated_fat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyunsaturated_fat

Interesting Scientific Research:
The harmful UV rays from the sun can result in premature aging, sunburn, and skin cancer. A study conducted by Hamdard University in New Delhi, India, and published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology concludes that the topical application of Sweet Almond Oil can not only protect the skin from harmful UV rays but also slow down the aging process.