| Moreover, cardiovascular benefits have also been identified with almond oil elevating the levels of so-called 'good cholesterol', high-density lipoproteins HDL , whilst it reduces low-density lipoproteins LDL | Sophie Hollingworth, Michelle Dalton, Graham Finlayson And Others 30-8-2019 , , Nutrients, Issue 9, Folder 11, Page 2030 |
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| Historically, almond oil had been used in Ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic and Greco-Persian schools of Medicine to treat dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema | Further, it is through anecdotal evidence and clinical experiences that almond oil seemingly reduces hypertrophic scarring post-operatively, smoothes and rejuvenates skin |
Almond oil has emollient and sclerosant properties and, therefore, has been used to improve complexion and skin tone.
20| Soriano Hernandez, Madrigal Perez, Galvan Salazar And Others 2015 , , Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, Issue 2, Folder 80, Page 89-92 | Anna Hestler, Jo Spilling 2010 , , Page 13 |
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| Further, associations between almond oil and improved bowel transit have been made, which consequently reduces irritable bowel syndrome symptoms | Although no conclusive scientific data exists currently, almonds and almond oil have many properties including anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting and anti-hepatotoxicity effects |
Further studies looking into the use of almond oil post-operatively for the reduction of scarring are suggested.