Hazelnut oil can be found in cosmetics and in the kitchen. Here you can find out what the oil with the pleasant nut aroma can do and what you can use it for.
Hazelnut oil is a vegetable oil that is produced when you press the kernels of the hazelnut bush – i.e. the hazelnuts. Hazelnut bushes are native to Asia Minor and Europe, including Germany. Not only the hazelnuts themselves, but also the hazelnut oil is healthy due to its ingredients. The nutty, spicy taste and smell is characteristic.
Effect of hazelnut oil
Hazelnut oil has a very high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids, which makes it a valuable vegetable oil. As the dictionary of vegetable fats and oils shows, hazelnut oil also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, a small proportion of saturated fatty acids and linoleic acid. Minerals and vitamins such as vitamin E, which is a good vitamin for the skin, are also included. Trace elements such as potassium, calcium or sulfur expand the active ingredients in hazelnut oil. Other ingredients include omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.
Due to the high-quality ingredients, hazelnut oil has a number of positive effects and properties:
intensive care for skin and hair
fast absorbing
skin firming
anti-inflammatory
promotes wound healing
Application of hazelnut oil
The nutty taste can be used in a variety of ways as an edible oil in the kitchen:
in salad dressings, for example for radicchio or fruit salad
as baking oil
in desserts, for example in pudding or with crêpes
to cheese
The smoke point of hazelnut oil is around 150 degrees Celsius, you should definitely keep this in mind when baking.
In cosmetics, the oil is used to care for skin and hair:
against dry skin
to fight cellulite
against wrinkles
against pimples
as a massage oil
as a hair treatment or mask
as natural UV protection
Rub the affected areas thinly with oil repeatedly until the desired effect is achieved. Of course, you can also use hazelnut oil regularly as a preventive measure.
Note: Like all oils, you should also store hazelnut oil in a dark and cool place. It also does not have a long shelf life and should be used within three months of opening.
What is there to consider with hazelnut oil?
When buying, make sure that the hazelnuts are grown organically and that they are produced by cold pressing. In this way, the vitamins remain in the oil during production. You can buy hazelnut oil in health food stores, in well-stocked supermarkets and in some pharmacies.
Alternatives to hazelnut oil vary depending on the area of application. In the kitchen, the strong nutty aroma is difficult to replace, but there are other spicy cooking oils such as walnut oil, pumpkin seed oil or linseed oil. In cosmetics, for example, you can use almond oil or jojoba oil.
