ALMOND MEAL: The residue that remains after almond oil has been expressed; it is an excellent meal to use for exfoliation because it is known as gentle and non-irritating.
ALMOND MEAL - Moist with Sweet Almond Oil, Almond meal helps replenish skin oils lost during the cleansing process while producing a gentle massaging effect during exfoliation.
Almond meal
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Derived from almonds; gently exfoliates for deep pore cleansing.
Almond oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Derived from almonds; smoothes, softens, and protects skin and hair.
Almond Meal
Prunus amygdalus dulcis. Ground extract of the sweet almond kernel, used in face masks as a mild exfoliant.
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Almond Meal: An ingredient that acts act to smooth and soften the skin (an emollient), reduce inflammation and aids in the removal of dead skin cells (an exfoliant). Almond meal also has a slight bleaching effect.
Mix almond meal with enough water to make a paste. Apply to pores for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then apply witch hazel or a solution of apple cider vinegar and water.
Bran and Grapefruit is also used to tightens large pores.
Mix beauty grains (commercially available, can be made by mixing almond meal - powdered almonds and honey) and skin tonic (any commercially available acid-free and alcohol-free skin tonic) and rub regularly on the affected areas to dislodge them.
The treatment may begin with a gentle, full-body massage using a blend of almond meal, almond oil, or sea salt to lift dead skin cells and stimulate circulation.
 See also: Natural, Milk, Lemon, Scrub, Astringent
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