Almond Carrier Oil
ALMOND OIL (Prunus dulcis) EXTRACTION METHOD: cold pressed, refined CONSISTENCY: medium weight, light almost clear color PART UTILIZED: kernel APPLICATION: Almond Oil is such a delightful carrier oil that is can be used all by itself, 100%. AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: little to no aroma GENERAL INFORMATION: Sweet Almond Oil is easily the most popular carrier oil for many reasons. Almond Oil is inexpensive and absorbs into the skin quite quickly. Almond Oil is rich in vitamins A, B, and E, all of which are beneficial nutrients for healthy skin. Almond Oil is light enough to be used as a make-up remover. It opens the pores, ensuring that all makeup is easily removed. Almond Oil, heated, can be used in place of more expensive, commercially available hot oil treatments for dry hair and scalp. This is one of my favorite uses for Almond (and Coconut) Oil. Almond Oil contains, along with the vitamins mentioned above, heart healthy fats, potassium and folic acid. Besides using Almond Oil as a ca