Sweet Almond Oil

Standard of Production/Certification: Organic Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Processing Type: Unrefined Country of Origin: Morocco Organic unrefined sweet almond oil has a pale-yellow hue and a faintly sweet and nutty aroma. It is incredibly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (mostly oleic acid) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (primarily linoleic acid). It also has a high concentration of vitamins A and E and phytosterols. As far as benefits for the skin are concerned, sweet almond oil has been shown in research to hydrate, provide UV protection, reduce acne flare-ups, cleanse, and moderate the visibility of striae gravidarum (a form of stretch marks common in pregnancy) and prevent new striae. Concerning sweet almond oil’s moisturizing ability, studies show that it only penetrates the most external layers of the skin which makes it capable of forming a light film over the skin to protect against excessive water loss as effectively as mineral or paraffin oil. As far as UV protection