Sweet Almond Oil Refined is a high quality refined vegetable oil valued for its versatile skin care properties. It is a light yellow, transparent and practically odourless oil with a characteristic mild aroma.
The oil is rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids and vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, D and E), which help to nourish, soften and restore the skin’s natural glow.
Effects and benefits
- Softens and smoothes the skin
- Helps restore the skin’s natural glow
- Makes skin more elastic and helps prevent stretch marks
- Suitable for sensitive, dry and easily irritated skin.
- Suitable for use during pregnancy and for babies and children
- Smoothes, softens and strengthens dry and breakage-prone hair
- Suitable for hair with different porosities
Use of
- Face and body care
- Massage oil – gives good grip and does not absorb too quickly
- Hair care
- Manufacture of cosmetic products
- Base oil for dilution of essential oils
Use in soap
- Cold and hot process soaps (CP/HP):
- Use 5-20% of the fat phase
- Gives the soap emollient and skin conditioning properties
- Supports creamy foam
Melt and pour soaps (Melt&Pour):
- Add up to 1-3%
- Improves the moisturising and conditioning properties of soap
- Excessive amounts can make the soap soft or sweaty.
Solubility
- Insoluble in water
- Soluble in chloroform and in ether
- Freely soluble in 96% ethanol
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry place away from light.
Shelf life
24 months from the date of manufacture, provided the product is stored in its original packaging in accordance with the storage conditions.
INCI: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
