| Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) is one | | | | and children as well as adults. It can be used on |
| of the most popular nut oils used for giving body | | | | sensitive or irritated skin, so it is good for eczema. It |
| massage. It is a very good emollient and leaves a | | | | is also effectively used for cradlecap. Due to the |
| glow to the skin. It has a light, slightly sweet, nutty | | | | many health benefits of this oil, it is being found in |
| aroma, and is virtually clear with a tinge of yellow in | | | | increasing numbers of soaps, creams and moisturizers. |
| color. It can stain sheets. Extracted by cold process | | | | Almond Oil is called Roghan Badam in Ayurveda, and |
| from the edible nut kernels, sweet almond is a mild, | | | | is considered a nutritive aphrodisiac both for massage |
| lightweight oil, rich in unsaturated fats and essential | | | | and internal consumption. It is said to boost |
| fatty acids, making it an excellent skin-softening oil. It | | | | intelligence and increase longevity. Recent research |
| helps balance the moisture in the skin, or replenish | | | | studies show that constituents of almond have |
| moisture that has been lost. Its lubricating effect | | | | anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting, and |
| helps relieve the effects of itching and inflammation | | | | anti-hepatoxicity effects. |
| and can soothe the drying effect of chapped lips. It | | | | Since it is a moderately-priced, good, all-purpose |
| also provides almost immediate relief for muscle pain | | | | carrier oil, aromatherapists often use it as a base oil |
| This awesome almond oil is one of the best therapies | | | | to dilute and/or extend the highly concentrated |
| for reviving the natural glow of the skin. It is know | | | | essential oils. It has a shelf-life of 6 months to 1 year |
| to give a more youthful appearance when applied. | | | | provided it is stored properly (cool environment out |
| Sweet Almond Oil contains olein glyceride linoleic acid | | | | of direct light). It is recommended that it be stored in |
| and is rich in minerals, vitamins (especially Vitamin D) | | | | the refrigerator after opening to extend its shelf life. |
| and proteins. The natural moisturizing effect makes it | | | | Blends made with this carrier oil should be used within |
| suitable for all skin types. It can be used on infants | | | | 6 mo. |