Herbs, Oils, and Spices Series: Sweet Almond Oil


Sweet almond oil is a light-weight oil that is expressed from the seeds of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis). Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B1, B6, and E which improve the vitality of hair. Sweet almond oil penetrates the hair shaft easily, making it ideal for dry, damaged natural hair.

Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil…
  • Acts as a natural hair shiner
  • Acts as a sealant and hair shaft protector
  • Contains saturated and monounsaturated acids to moisture the hair

How to use Sweet Almond Oil
  1. Add sweet almond oil to your hair as a pre-poo treatment
  2. Add sweet almond oil to your deep conditioner treatment
  3. Apply sweet almond oil to dry, damaged ends of hair
  4. Apply sweet almond oil to hair before heat styling
Special Note: Mix sweet almond oil with castor oil to smooth the stickiness of castor oil. Sweet almond oil is a light-weight oil that can be useful for those with fine natural hair that is easily weighed down.

source: neonatural.com

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