Sweet almond oil has a clear to pale yellow colour and a slight aroma. It is extracted from the organically grown ripe seed kernels of the sweet almond tree.
Our organic sweet almond oil is excellent for use on dry or irritated skin. Hydrating and soothing properties make it a great ingredient to use in many cosmetic products. This versatile oil is lightweight, easily absorbed, and used in serums, creams, lotions, massage blends and more.
Cautions/Contraindications:
Sweet almond oil is a nut oil and cannot be guaranteed free from traces of allergens. Please be aware if you have a nut allergy.
Typical Fatty Acid Profile of Organic Sweet Almond Oil:
- C16:0 Palmitic Acid: 4% to 9%.
- C18:0 Stearic Acid: less than 3%.
- C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9): 62% to 86%.
- C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6): 20% to 30%.
- C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3): max 0.4%.
- Campesterol: max 5%.
- Stigmasterol: max 4%.
- Beta-Sitosterol: 73% to 87%.
- Avenasterol: max 5%.
Our organic sweet almond oil has a SAP value of 185-195.
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the function of sweet almond oil is “skin conditioning”.