Sweet Almond Oil - Refined, Spain

Botanical Name:  Prunus dulcis or Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Origin:                  Spain

Method of Extraction:  Expreller-Pressed

Parts used:           Shelled Almonds

Color:  Virtually Colorless With a Yellow Tinge

Absorption:          Slow

Aromatic Description: Light, Sweet and Nutty

Aroma Strength: Very Low

Skin types:  All skin types, especially dry skin

Notable components:

Oleic acid 62% - 86%

Linoleic acid 20% - 30%

Palmitic acid 4% - 9%

Steric acid 0.5% - 4%

Vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, D, E, K

Calcium

Potassium

Magnesium

Manganese

Zinc

         Sweet Almond oil is cold pressed then refined for low color and aroma. Refining improves shelf life and naturally extracted vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol) is added for additional shelf life and improved skin and hair care.

 Compared to all other nut oils, Sweet Almond is one of the richest in nutrients and beneficial components. It is one of the best bases for hair & skin care. Sweet Almond oil is moisturizing, nutritious and mildly disinfecting to help fight bacterial and fungal infections.

Sweet almond is very mild and good for daily oil, almost safe for all skin types, sensitive, dry, oily. Certain properties in almond oil deeply clean the pores without clogging.

 Caution: Allergic reaction is possible, especially for those with nut allergies. Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before using on larger areas.