OILS

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


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Oil of Almond
SweetAlmond Oil


SOURCE(S)
24 Feb 2005
From: "Lyz"
Carrier Oil Information

Daily Herbal Tips


Almond, Sweet Pure Carrier Oil  8 fl oz: K

Almond, Sweet Pure Carrier Oil 8 fl oz: K

Most essential oils are so strong that a little goes a long way. Essential oils should be diluted in carrier oils for use in massage. Avoid using mineral oils and baby oils for massage. Sweet Almond oil is the first choice of many aromatherapists as it is good for all skin types. Especially good for eczema. It absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it soft and non greasy. Excellent for making massage oils, or any recipe that calls for a vegetable carrier oil. Helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation. Useful against burns and thread veins. Almond oil goes rancid quickly, so blends made with it must be used quickly. Our body care oils are usually used in conjunction with our essential oils. Vegetable oils are produced from nuts, seeds, grains and beans. They are sometimes referred to as fixed oils because they are not as volatile (easily evaporate) as essential oils. Vegetable Oils make an excellent base in which to dilute essential oils for body care products. Our vegetable oils are 100% pure and natural. Our cosmetic oils (such as Lanolin or Shea Butter) work well as carriers for essential oils and moisturizers.




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