Sweet Almond Oil
Extracted from Prunus amygdalus seeds; nourishing, moisturizing, and versatile carrier oil.
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Aroma & Appearance: Sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels; pale yellow, clear liquid
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Extraction: Cold pressed from seeds
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Key Benefits:
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Moisturizes and nourishes skin; excellent for all skin types
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Relieves dryness, itching, or inflammation
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Uses: Skin care, massage, baths, aromatherapy, cosmetics
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Precautions: None specified
Description
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Botanical Name | : | Prunus Amygdalus |
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Common Name | : | Sweet almond oil, Prunus amygdalus oil |
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CAS # | : | 9032-37-9 |
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Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds |
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Extraction Method | : | Cold pressed |
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Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma. |
Constituents & Specifications
Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.
Specific Gravity : 0.92500 – 0.94000 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.40200 – 1.50550 @ 20°C
Properties
Laxative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, demulcent, nutritious, aphrodisiac, lithontripic, emollient , nervine, regulator, sedative, stimulant and tonic.
Benefits & Uses
- Sweet almond oil is used as a moisturizer and as a carrier oil in aromatherapy, It provides minerals, vitamins and proteins that are essential for beautiful skin.
- Commonly used to relieve itching, dryness or inflammation, this oil is excellent for all skin types.
- Almond oil is used extensively in making candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making, massage oils, bath oil and also as a perfume body oil.
