Almond Carrier Oil (Sweet Almond)

Sweet Almond Oil, the finest quality direct from the Balearic’s Unsurpassed purity and freshness at Naturallythinking everyday low prices

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond is lubricating, but not penetrating, which makes it an excellent massage oil, and protectant. Sweet Almond Oil is the therapists main stay and is widely used in cosmetics, massage and body products for its rich properties.

For the 2010 – 2011 season we have sourced our Sweet Almond Crop from Spain (Balearic’s), the Mediterranean climatic conditions make for excellent Oleic acid content along with rich Vitamin analysis, combine this with the lower environmental cost of sourcing direct from Europe.

Suitability

Sweet Almond is especially suited to dry, sensitive and irritated skin. It is softening, revitalising and nourishing to the skin.

Latin Name

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

Extraction Method

Expeller Pressed from Mediterranean Almond Kernels

Country of Origin

Spain

Average Shelf Life

12 – 14 months

Oil Specification

Color – Golden
Odor – Nutty
Free Fatty Acids – 0.015%
Peroxide Value – <0.5
Non-Saponifiables –
Saponification Value -198
Iodine Value – 101
Specific Gravity – 1.2-1.5
pH- 4.11

Fatty Acids

Oleic – 64.8%
Palmitic – 6.3%
Linoleic – 26.3%
Linolenic – 0.3%
Stearic – 1.4%

Natural Contents

Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Rich in protein, linoleic acid, minerals.

Tip

For strong healthy nails massage Sweet Almond into the cuticles. Repeat daily, do it when you have some free time, for example when you are watching TV and see the benefits.

Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

Precautions

None recorded and as with all carrier oils (except St Johns Wort), safe to use during pregnancy. As with all nut based carrier oils, always use with caution on people with nut allergies.