ALMOND OIL,SWEET

Skin Benefits: Nourishing & Protecting

WHAT IS IT?                          

A neutral liquid carrier oil pressed from almonds.

INCI

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

COMEDOGENIC RATING : 2

This means it cleanses your pores without clogging them or causing a build-up of oil. 

APPEARANCE                       

Pale Yellow liquid

TEXTURE & SCENT                                 

Smooth oily liquid with a neutral, bland scent

ABSORBENCY                      

Slow 

SOLUBILITY

Oil -Insoluale in water

BENEFITS

Sweet Almond oil, is full of vitamin E, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, potassium, proteins and zinc. It is also a very mild hypoallergenic oil, so suitable for all skin types whether oily, dry or sensitive. 

DISADVANTAGES

Not recommended for acne-prone skin or other skin conditions.

ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS

Jojoba oil, argan oil, safflower oil.

BEST USED FOR

Use sweet almond oil for its emollient, smoothing, soothing, rejuvenating properties. It is best used for formulating:

• face creams

• body lotions

• body oils

• botanical macerations 

• massage oils

COMPOSITION

Palmitic Acid (C16:0)        

 3%

Stearic Acid (C18:0)            

2%

Oleic Acid (C18:1, ⍵-9)       

75%

Linoleic Acid (C18:2 ⍵-6)     

20%

Phenols                                      

470 mg/kg

Vitamin E                                   

273 mg/kg (mainly α-tocopherol)