Sweet Almond Oil

Oil has been an integral part of massage therapy since time
immemorial The rationale of using oil in a massage is to
facilitate ease in gliding over the massage receivers’ skin
Today one come across many types of massage oil that help in
healing various ailments These various oils contain ingredients
for specific or all skin types to purify and nourish the skin
One of the most popular (carrier) massage oil is Sweet Almond
Oil A form of almond oil, sweet almond oil is used mostly
external therapeutic purposes It is a light, sweet and slightly
nutty oil The fine texture of the oil makes it easily
penetrable and nourishes the skin It is an excellent softening
and soothing moisturizer for all skin types It conditions the
skin by helping it to adjust the loss and absorption of moisture
hereby resulting in clear, clean complexion Being anti
inflammatory in nature, it eases irritation, itching that occurs
when one suffers from eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and sunburn
Also palliates muscular aches and pains
Sweet almond oil is pale yellow in color with sweet odor,
containing important vitamins such A, B1, B2, B6 and E It is
extracted from the seeds of almond tree by cold pressing the
kernels followed by clearing of the oil through filtration
Sweet almond oil is inexpensive making it the most commonly used
carrier oil by massage practitioners and aroma therapists

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