It’s no surprise that celebrities are both health and diet conscious. But a common natural ingredient that the Bollywood stars swear by is a nut. Almonds, to be specific. This versatile dry fruit can be applied topically and consumed in raw form as well.
Apart from being a yummy snack that is healthy, this superfood is also known for its beauty benefits. Here’s how celebrities reap the benefits of almonds.
Kareena Kapoor Khan Uses Almond Oil For Skin
Bebo has been candid about her love for the nut. The mother-of-two revealed that she likes to apply almond oil on her face and body and soak in it – a remedy that’s been passed down by her mother to Karisma and herself.
The St. Botanica Sweet Almond Oil smells truly amazing and can be used on both, skin and hair.
Mira Rajput Kapoor Uses An Almond Face Mask
The Bollywood star-wife is also a DIY enthusiast. Mira revealed that as part of her pre-bridal routine, she didn’t opt for any facial or salon treatment but instead whipped up a mask at home!
Mira prepped a mask using almond kernels (chironji) with masoor dal and milk and applied it all over her face and body. This not only exfoliated her skin (thanks to the almond kernels) but also left it supple and hydrated and gave her that pre-bridal glow.
If you’re too lazy to whip up a DIY mask, the Mediterranean Almond Milk With Oats Mask delivers a similar effect.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Uses Almond Oil For Hair
Our Desi Girl stays true to her desi roots. PeeCee has reiterated the importance of a scalp massage with oil. The Anomaly founder uses her own brand’s oil that contains both almond and rosehip oils. Mrs Jonas also believes it helps in combating fr`izz!
Soha, Shilpa & Malaika Snack On Almonds
Bollywood’s fitness enthusiasts and super moms, Soha Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Malaika Arora also love almonds. The trio includes this dry fruit in their meals and snack on almonds throughout the day as it keeps them energised and tastes good in any form.
Why You Should Include Almonds In Your Beauty Routine:
- Almonds contain fatty acids that help improve the skin’s texture and tone.
- The dry fruit is also rich in magnesium which helps strengthen nails and prevents them from becoming brittle.
- Rich in Vitamin E, almond oil keeps skin moisturised and promotes cell regeneration.
- It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce puffiness and dark circles.
- The Biotin present in almonds helps strengthen hair and even reduces hair loss over time.
There’s really a reason why our mothers insisted on soaking almonds in water and snacking on them the next day.
I’ll be replacing all my snacks with almonds here on!
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