Almond oil, sweet: cold pressed
00938
All Carrier Oils
Description
Sweet almond oil
Prunus dulciscold pressed, refined
100% pure
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Origin: Italy
Comedogenic rating: 2
Average absorption rate
Good for dry, sensitive and acne prone skin
Sweet almond oil is one of the most useful, practical and commonly used oils. It is good for all skin types as a moisturiser and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe and nourish the skin. It is rich in proteins and vitamin D.
Almond oil is useful as a good massage oil too as it spreads well and has a medium absorption rate.
All our products are for external use.
Recipe
Light almond cream
Water Phase
150g water
Oil Phase
26g almond oil
10g emulsifier O
Last Phase
2g Geogard 221
few drops essential oil
Method
1. Heat Water Phase until 65°C.
2. Heat Oil Phase until melted, then cool to 65°C.
3. Combine the two phases and blend intermittently with a stick blender until thick.
4. Add Last Phase and blend in.
5. Spoon into pots.
Other uses
Massage oil
Bathtime
Make your own perfume