– nut allergen –

Best for dry skin / chapped hands

dermatitis, eczema

INGREDIENT FEATURES

• absorption enhancer for essential oils

• antioxidant

• emollient

• imparts very little of its own aroma

• lightweight

•. nourishing

USER BENEFITS

absorbs easily

•. moisturizes

• nourishes cells

• prevents moisture loss

• protects cells from oxidation

• reconditions skin

• softens skin

•. soothes skin

APPLICATIONS

• chapped hands

• dermatitis

• dry skin

• eczema

• inflammations

• itchy skin

• mature skin

• normal skin

• sensitive skin

USES

• aromatherapy treatments

• cuticle oil treatments

• eye creams

• hair creams

• massage oil

• moisturizers

• nail whiteners

• perfumes

• soaps

• base oil

• emollient

• lubricant

Almond Oil is one of the most versatile oils for all skin types. It is affordable, nourishing, and and extremely moisturizing.

ABOUT THE PLANT

Almonds are the fruit of the almond tree native to the Middle East. There are two varieties: the sweet almond (dulcis), and the bitter almond (amara). The sweet almond is mostly used now since it has long been discovered that the bitter almond contains traces of amygdalin that can be hydrolyzed or distilled to produce the deadly hydrocyanic acid (better known as cyanide).

ABOUT THE OIL

This pressed oil ( also called oleum amygdalae) can be used daily for most skin types, and is generally safe for baby skin. It is used as a base in many body care products because of its superior emollience (moisturizing and soothing ability). Very well suited for massage, it provides just the right slip and glide without wasting oil. In fact, it is the most recommended massage oil in massage schools. Sweet almond oil is also a good carrier oil for aromatherapy products as it is light, well absorbed, odorless, and improves the penetration of essential oils.

Sweet almond oil is highly nutritious; it is a good source of trace minerals and rich in polyunsaturated linoleic acid (a whopping 24%) and vitamins A and E. This makes it one of the most antioxidant oils in use for skin.

FATTY ACIDS

Myristic

Palmitic

Palmitoleic

Heptadecenoic

9-Heptadecenoic

Stearic

Oleic

Linoleic

Linolenic

Arachidic

Eicosenoic

almost odorless

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