Soaked or peeled or crushed, almonds are healthy if eaten anytime and anywhere. Its zinc content makes it a superfood for brain development, but that we already knew, right since we've grown up hearing it. However, as beauty enthusiasts, we decided to bring you the benefits of the nut and how it can greatly help your skin, health and hair! We have chalked out all the benefits, so get set reading...
Benefits of almonds for your hair
Almonds are rich in fatty acids and help considerably in improving the tensile strength and texture of the hair. Almonds are also rich in magnesium, which in turn is an essential mineral responsible for hair health. That’s why patients suffering from hair loss are recommended almond oil supplements. Almond oil is a thicker oil, making it a popular choice when it comes to hair blends.
Benefits of almonds for your skin
The almond nut, which grows protected in a soft and green velvet shell, is renowned for its ability to soften and smoothen the skin. Almond oil is recommended for extremely dry skin conditions like atopic eczema, while bitter almond oil is proven to be superbly effective in reducing pregnancy-induced stretch marks. The fact that it is an excellent lubricant and possesses exfoliating benefits at the same time, justifies its presence in many skincare ranges. International brands such as L’Occitane, Bobbi Brown, Burt’s Bees and Laura Mercier, as well as homegrown ones like Forest Essentials and Kama Ayurveda, utilise the benefits of almonds and have it as their hero ingredient often.
Benefits of almonds for your health
Almonds are rich in fibre and antioxidants that help an individual fight skin cancer and eliminate the harmful effects of stress on the body. Almonds are not only rich in vitamin E but are also enriched with riboflavin and trace minerals such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, copper, selenium and iron. To derive maximum benefits, it’s recommended to have a handful of these nuts every day. Experts unanimously vouch for peeled and soaked almonds. Soaked almonds release enzymes that are beneficial for digestion.
Word of caution: Overdosage of supplements or an excess consumption of almonds can cause side effects like dizziness, nausea and headaches.
