Amaranth oil is obtained by cold pressing of the seeds of the amaranth plant. It stems from the Amaranthaceae family (Amaranthus caudatus) and thrives on all continents except Antartica.

This plant of rich history has been used by the Aztecs 8000 years ago because of its extraordinaty nutritive value. It has also been used by the old Greeks who beliveded that this plant never withers, and gives inexhaustible strenght and fertility. Today, it has a wide array of applications most of which are in the food and cosmetics industry.

The amaranth oil has exceptional nutritional value. For example, the amaranth oil is full of unsaturated fatty acids, most of all linoleic and oleic. This oil is also very rich in squalene that protect our skin  from dehydratation and loss of important essential fatty acids. Squalene influence the elasticity of the skin, slow down the ageing process and wrinkle formation plus they act as natural humectants. Amaranth oil contains large portion of palmitic acid that also protects our skin. As with all oils, so is with Amaranth as well,  the process of production if of utmost importance so that all its nutritional values can be used fully.

Certified organic Amaranth oil is one of the key ingredients in the Alavi Flora Majestica line – carefully designed for mature skin longing for superior ingredients. This oil in synergy with other selected organic oils like jojoba, kukui, baobab make the skin perfectly nurtured and healthy.

Skin care can be very fun and interesting if you decide to play a little with organic ingredients that are good for your skin. After you have found out a lot about Amaranth we give to you a useful recipe how you can  make your own natural facial peeling with the help of few organic ingredients.

Facial peeling with amaranth seeds

• 2 -3 spoons of amaranth seed (cut up in blender)
• 1 spoon of organic honey
• 1 spoon of organic almond oil
• 1 spoon of yoghurt
• couple of drops of lavander and geranium essential oil (optional) 

In this mixture add a spoon of organic almond oil, yoghurt and couple of drops of lavander and geranium essential oil. Stir all together. Apply the peeling massaging the skin of the face and neckline gently with circular movements for about 30 seconds. 

Rinse the peeling with warm water and towel dry your face. Apply the Alavi Night cream that contains the wonderful Amaranth oil. Voila! Your skin is perfect;)