What is Sweet Almond Oil?

Sweet almond oil is pressed from the sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis), the edible almond 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. Its skin-supporting properties were already known back then.

Our sweet almond oil is also organically grown, which means the almonds are cultivated without synthetic pesticides or artificial fertilizers. Important to know: for cosmetic use, always the sweet variant is needed. Bitter almond oil naturally contains amygdaline, a substance that can be converted in the body to cyanide. Our oil is made from exclusively sweet almonds and is completely safe to use.

How is Sweet Almond Oil made?

The organically grown almonds are harvested, 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 almond aroma. After that, the oil is filtered and 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 beneficial for dry or sensitive skin.

Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil for your skin

Nourishes and softens
Due to the high oleic acid content, the skin feels soft, supple and hydrated after use. A real solution 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 variants.

Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil for your hair

Gives shine and softness
Sweet almond oil makes dry and dull hair softer and gives it a natural shine.

Cares for the scalp
The mild, nourishing effect is also great for a dry or itchy 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 into 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 in 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 when 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 out of balance and actually worsen dryness or eczema. 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? Then be careful and test first on a small patch of skin.
• Our organic sweet almond oil has the typical, light almond scent. The non-organic variant has an even milder scent.
• From 1 liter onwards, the oil is supplied in a plastic jerry can.