Almond Oil Bitter

Bitter Almond Carrier Oil Botanical Name: Prunus amygdalus Amara Extraction Method: Cold pressed Processing Type: Unrefined Plant part used: Seeds Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, leaves slight oily feeling on skin Product Color: Colourless to Pale yellow clear liquid Product Odor: Mild scent, characteristic of most carrier oils Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types Country of Origin: India Shelf Life: 2 years DESCRIPTION Product Description Bitter almond oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried, ripe kernels of bitter almonds (Prunus amygdalus Amara). Before distillation, the fixed fatty oil is expressed out of the kernels. While sweet almond oil is more suitable for skin due to it being non-toxic, bitter almond oil can be toxic and hence, is mostly used for medicinal purposes. 50% of the oil squeezed from bitter almond contains benzaldehyde, Magdalene glycoside and hydrogen cyanide while the other 50% contains monosaturated fatty acids. Bitter almond oil cont