
Written by Brooke Fleming, Dr. Squatch Product Team • September 2, 2020• 9:00 am• Natural Living & Health • One Comment
Written by Brooke Fleming, Dr. Squatch Product Team • September 2, 2020• 9:00 am• Natural Living & Health • One Comment
Almonds are one of the most ancient nuts in the world and have been cultivated by civilizations dating back as far as 4,000 B.C, but it’s unknown where in the world the almond originated. As explorers snacked on almonds throughout Asia and the Mediterranean, they left trails of unripe nuts behind, and eventually almond trees started sprouting up throughout the world in places like Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Israel.
Today, the National Agricultural Statistics Service predicts that California’s almond orchards will produce about 3 billion pounds of the nut this year alone! And it’s no surprise, given the many benefits that almonds provide.
Due to their essential fatty acid composition, when ingested almonds can help to improve the function, longevity and overall health of the brain. When applied topically, almonds also provide unique benefits to improve your skin and hair.
However, not all almond oil is created equal; there are two main types of almond oil that are used in personal care products, and the oil can be processed in a few different ways which result in varying degrees of nutrients and benefits.
Not all almond oil created equal. After almonds are harvested, they can be processed into almond oil in two ways:
There are two main types of almond oil: bitter and sweet almond oil.
This variety of almond oil usually comes from pink-flowering wild almond trees (Prunus Dulcis), which naturally contain a chemical compound called Amygdalin. When broken down by chewing or crushing, this compound turns into a poisonous liquid.
Thankfully, this toxin has been bred out as almonds were domesticated and genetically modified throughout generations of agricultural practice.
When used topically, bitter almond oil is safe to use, but if you ever see an almond tree in nature, do yourself a favor and skip the tasing (unless you’re interested in a game of russian roulette)!
100% organically sourced sweet almond oil is used as a carrier oil in our natural cologne and beard oil, meaning that it’s used to balance out other oils that are otherwise too strong to be applied to the skin directly- this results in a mixture that provides all the benefits of almond oil, combined with those of stronger oils, like essential oils.
What about almond oils in shampoos? Do you put it in your shampoos, too?
I have read that sunflower oil from boiled seeds (but NOT salted ones!!) are a natural hair tonic. I tried mixing it with shampoo once.