Sweet Almond Refine Oil

Origin: Spain

COMMON NAME
Almond or sweet almond

BOTANICAL NAME
Prunus dulcis

SYNONYMS
Amygdalus communis, Amygdalus dulcis

PARTS USED
Nut

EXTRACTION METHOD
Expeller pressed

REFINEMENT TECHNIQUES
Physical refinements: bleached, deodorized, and winterized

SUGGESTED USE
Cosmetic use only

OVERVIEW
Our Sweet Almond oil is expeller pressed from the ripe, shell-free seeds of the almond tree and then physically refined. Sweet Almond oil is light yellow and viscous with a characteristic mild odor and taste. It has long been known as one of the most useful, practical, and commonly used oils.

Sweet Almond oil is a fantastic carrier oil and also makes a superb addition to body care products. When used in soap making, Sweet Almond oil saponifies easily and yields a mild soap with good lather. It contains fatty acids as well as vitamins A and E and penetrates easily into the skin. It is quite an effective emollient for softening and conditioning the skin and hair. Stores well under any condition but extreme heat will lessen the shelf life.

TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Color- Light yellow
Aroma- Almost absent, slightly nutty
Iodine Value- 95 – 105
Peroxide Value- less than 5
Saponification Value- 190 – 200

Fatty Acids
Palmitic Acid- 4 – 9
Stearic Acid- 0.9 – 3
Oleic Acid- 50 – 86
Linoleic Acid- 20 – 30

PRECAUTIONS
This product contains tree nuts.

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