Description

Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

 

Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis

Common Name: Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus amygdalus

CAS #:  8007-69-0

Plant Parts Used: Seed

Extraction Method: Cold pressed method

Color & Odor: Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma

 

Description : 

 

Botanically, Sweet Almonds are called Prunus dulcis and are the member of Rosaceae family which is relative of apricot and peach. Fruit of almond is not a nut but it is classified as drupe. Sweet Almonds tree is not very big; it is small deciduous tree and grows about 10 meters. The leaves of tree are green initially but on maturing, they turn purplish and grey with serrated margins.

 

Constituents:

 

Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.

 

Blends With : 

 

Almost with all other Oils

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

• • Sweet Almond oil works well in the treatment of bad cholesterol and isexcellent for skin. It is a good pain reliever and is helpful in the nourishmentof brain and nervous system.

• • 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.