Benefits of Almond Oil for Dry Hands & Nails

Benefits of Almond Oil for Dry Hands & Nails
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The skin on the hands is exposed to sunlight and cold, dry air as well as abrasive dish washing liquids and cleaning products. This can cause hands and nails to become damaged from wear and tear and look older than necessary. Almond oil is naturally rich in essential nutrients, healing vitamins and nourishing moisturizer. It can help heal and rejuvenate dry, lined hands and brittle fingernails.

Keeps Hands Youthful Looking

The wide range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients packaged in almonds provides health benefits for both the inside and outside of the body. Dry skin on the hands often shows signs of sun damage and aging faster than other areas of the body. Almond oil contains high amounts of Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from further sun damage and helps to decrease the signs of lines and wrinkles. It also contains Vitamin A, an important nutrient for skin and nail health, as well as Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6.

Moisturizes Hands

Almond oil is an excellent moisturizer for dry, chapped skin on the hands. It is also suitable for sensitive skin as it is 100 percent natural and without chemical scents or preservatives. Almond oil is light and less greasy than other natural oils; this makes it easily absorbed into the layers of the skin to make hands soft and well-hydrated. It opens pores so that other treatments are also more easily absorbed. Massage almond oil into hands to moisturize, nourish and soothe dry skin. It also helps to prevent premature aging and repair sun damage on the hands. Treat severely chapped hands by applying almond oil to the palms and the tops of the hands and covering them with gloves.

Heals Skin on Hands

Almond oil also contains the mineral zinc, which is important for wound healing in the skin so that chapped skin on the hands heals faster and without leaving scars or blemishes. Zinc is involved in protein metabolism in the body, which means it also helps to renew skin and evens out the complexion and tone of the skin.

Soothes Itchy Eczema

The skin on the hands is prone to allergic and sensitivity reactions to cleaning products. Skin conditions, such as eczema, can cause painful itching and peeling on the hands. Almond oil helps to soothe itching and heals skin rashes faster.

Strengthens Brittle Nails

Fingernails need to hydrated and nourished, just as the skin does. An almond oil soak and hand massage should include the fingernails to keep them shiny and strong. Vitamins and minerals from the almond oil help the nails grow faster and healthier. This prevents brittle nails that break easily. Almond oil contains all the necessary ingredients for smooth, radiant and youthful hands.

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Article reviewed by Helen Covington Last updated on: Apr 4, 2010

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