Sweet Almond Oil ~ Books of Shadows

Sweet Almond Oil

Almond Oil (Sweet)
prunus amygdalus
prunus dulcis

Sweet almond oil is obtained from the nut of the tree,
which is native to Asia and the Mediterranean.
This oil is a favorite carrier oil
for essential oil aromatherapy blends,
although it's often used by itself for moisturizing skin.
The oil has no scent and is a great nutrient
for softening and conditioning the skin.
It's been known to be especially
suitable for eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.
It's very lubricating but not very penetrating.
Since it contains glucosides, vitamins and minerals,
it makes a fabulous massage oil.
It's widely used in lotions,
lotion bars, balms and soap.
Sweet almond oil saponifies easily and produces
a mild soap with very good lather.
This oil can be used as a large percentage
of the fats or as an oil added at trace.
It's recommended that you add just one
ounce per pound of fats to the soap batch.
It goes rancid quickly.
Should be stored in a cool place or refrigerated.

SAP value: 192.5.