Badam (Hindi word for almond) oil is often used for head massages and achieving beautiful, lustrous hair due to its rich vitamin E content. Badam oil has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic care. Badam oil is used in massage therapy because it suitable for all skin types and provides many soothing benefits when massaged on the head.
Benefits of Badam Oil
Badam oil is easily absorbed by the skin, but does not penetrate too quickly so that the lubrication is lasting for massage purposes. Badam oil has a natural, pleasant fragrance and has been found to be suitable for all skin types. The rich vitamin E content in badam oil nourishes the hair and moisturizes the scalp, making it a good oil to massage the head with for shiny, silky hair and ridding dry scalp. Vitamin E stimulates oxygen circulation to the scalp to decrease hair loss. Badam oil also contains vitamin A to nourish and smooth hair cuticles so that hair grows long, strong and thick. The anti-inflammatory properties when massaged on the head eases inflammation, muscle pain and promotes relaxation.
Massage Using Badam Oil
Place three to four drops of badam oil in your palm. Gently rub the badam oil in the palm of your hand to warm the oil. Massage the head slowly, using circular motions.
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