Almond Oil

The Secret to Supple Skin Everyone wants smooth, supple skin. Not only does it help us to look younger and healthier it helps to protect our skin from toxins penetrating the skin’s surface.

What is almond oil?

Almond oil has been a well-known ingredient in skin care and homeopathy for centuries. Physicians in ancient China and India used it to treat dry, rough and irritated skin.
Almond oil is extracted from crushed almonds and used as an ingredient in skin care products and by itself. It is mainly known for its gentle, soothing and moisturising properties.
Not only are almonds delicious, nutritious and very healthy snack – the oil pressed from them is highly tolerable for all skin types, particularly dry and sensitive skin

What are the benefits of almond oil for skin?

Using Almond oil in skin care means it contains a range of naturally occurring lipids and two essential fatty acids, including Omega-3, which help to draw water into the skin and keep it moist, healthy and supple.
Almond oil is ideal for use in skin care products because it is very light and is easily absorbed. It can penetrate the skin’s surface with ease and works quickly to soften and break down the dirt and grime which can accumulate in your pores. This can help to prevent blackheads and acne without leaving behind a greasy residue.
Almonds are also packed with antioxidants, including Vitamin E, A and magnesium, which are vital for strong healthy skin. Magnesium helps cells produce energy and protein. It can also assist in the regulation of stress hormones which can help to slow down the aging process.
Almond trees and other plants produce phenols (antioxidant chemicals) to protect themselves from the elements. When almond oil is added to a skin care product, these phenols help to protect people against damage from free radicals when the product is applied to the skin.

More about almond oil

Almond oil is also sustainable, meaning that no almond trees are destroyed in order to extract the almonds.
This gentle and natural oil is also great for sensitive skin and less likely to cause a rash or other allergic reaction.
NIVEA’s Rich Nourishing Body Lotion provides deep nourishing care for all your dry skin needs. This enriched formula contains Almond oil to intensively moisturise and care for your dry skin 24 hours a day.

NIVEA uses cold-pressed, refined sweet almond oil in a wide range of our skin care products. All our almond oil is sourced naturally and of the highest quality. From 1,000 kilos of peeled almond kernels, we derive approx. 400 litres of sweet almond oil. What remains of the kernels is a sort of almond bran that is used in peelings and masks for face and body.