Description
What is Sweet Almond Oil?
Sweet almond oil is pressed from the sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis), the edible almond that we also know from the kitchen. The almond tree originally comes from the western part of Central Asia and was spread throughout the entire Mediterranean region by the Romans via Egypt and Greece. The skin-supporting properties were already known back then.
Important to know: for cosmetic use, always the sweet variant is needed. Bitter almond oil naturally contains amygdalin, a substance that can be converted into cyanide in the body. Our oil is made from exclusively sweet almonds and is completely safe to use.
How is Sweet Almond Oil Made?
The almonds are harvested from the almond tree, peeled and cold-pressed. With cold-pressed oil, no heat above 30 degrees is used during pressing, which preserves the natural vitamins, fatty acids and the light almond aroma. Then the oil is filtered and is ready for use.
Why is Sweet Almond Oil so Special?
Sweet almond oil has a mild, nourishing character that makes it one of the most versatile base oils. The oil consists of approximately 62 to 86% oleic acid (omega 9) and 20 to 30% linoleic acid (omega 6). It also naturally contains alpha-tocopherol, the active form of vitamin E. This composition makes sweet almond oil suitable for virtually every skin type, and especially nice for dry or sensitive skin.
Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil for Your Skin
Nourishes and softens
Due to the high content of oleic acid, the skin feels soft, supple and hydrated after use. A real lifesaver for dry skin.
Mild for sensitive skin
Sweet almond oil is known for its gentle character and is often used for sensitive skin, as long as there is no nut allergy.
Great as a makeup remover
Due to its mildness, the oil is suitable for removing makeup around the eyes, including waterproof varieties.
Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil for Your Hair
Gives shine and softness
Sweet almond oil makes dry and dull hair softer and gives a natural shine.
Cares for the scalp
The mild, nourishing effect is also nice for a dry scalp.
How to Use Sweet Almond Oil?
For the body, apply a thin layer of oil to still damp skin after showering. For your face, massage a few drops onto cleansed skin. To remove makeup, apply some oil to a cotton pad and wipe gently. For your hair, massage a little oil into damp hair, let it soak for 15 minutes and wash it out with your regular shampoo. The oil is also wonderful as a base for a massage, optionally with a few drops of essential oil.
Tips for Using Sweet Almond Oil
- For baby skin, it's better not to use it pure. The skin of newborns and young babies is still immature, and large amounts of oleic acid can throw the skin barrier off balance and actually worsen dryness or eczema. Do you still want to use sweet almond oil for baby skin? Then mix the oil with a linoleic acid-rich oil such as safflower oil or grapeseed oil, so the fatty acids are in better proportion.
- Do you have a nut allergy? Be careful and test first on a small area of skin.
- Our cold-pressed sweet almond oil has a very mild scent. The organic variant has the typical, slightly stronger almond scent.
- From 1 liter onwards, the oil is supplied in a plastic jerry can.
Cruelty free
Vegan
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Usage
Usage instructions
For the preparation of cosmetics and care products.
Shelf life (from production date)
15 months
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sweet Almond Oil
INCI
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Oil
Raw material
Substance
Oil
Origin
United States
Consistency
Usual oil consistency
Color
Light yellow
Scent
Mild light sweet scent
Soluble in
Oil|Alcohol
EWG score (Lower = better)
100% natural
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cruelty free
Food grade
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Organic
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Unrefined
Fair trade
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Alcohol free
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from preservatives
Free from mineral oils (petroleum derivatives)
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Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Shelf life (from production date)
15 maanden
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Manufacturer
Natural Heroes B.V., Rijnzathe 6, 3454 PV Utrecht, Nederland, support@naturalheroes.nl
