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Sweet Almond Expressed
Common Name: Sweet Almond Oil
INCI Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Origin: Spain / USA / Italy
CAS No. 8007-69-0
Description: A Yellow / Pale Orange coloured oil with a very mild aroma. Contains trace minerals, linoleic acid and vitamins D and E.
Suggestions for Use: Sweet Almond Oil has long been a staple in Aromatherapy Massage blends, and is still probably the most popular Base oil for Therapists due to its penetrating qualities. A good oil for softening and conditioning skin, very suitable for itchy skin conditions.
CHROMATOGRAPHY FATTY ACID FRACTION
Myristic and lower max. 2
Palmitic 4.0 - 9.0 %
Palmitoleic max. 0.6 %
Margaric max. 0.2%
Stearic max. 4.0%
Oleic 62.0 - 86.0 %
Linoleic 20.0 - 30.0 %
Linolenic and higher max. 2.0 %