Almond oil added to food makes dishes taste sweeter and look golden. It has a neutral scent, so it blends well with other ingredients. In cosmetic use, almond oil is excellent for cleansing the skin of toxins, opening pores and retaining moisture, which blocks the entry of microorganisms.
Properties of sweet almond oil:
- Sweet almond oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acid with moisturizing and protective properties.
It forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and protecting against harmful external factors. - Thanks to its vitamin (A, E) and mineral content, almond oil promotes skin cell regeneration, improving skin elasticity and firmness.
It also helps soothe irritation and inflammation, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin. - Sweet almond oil has a light texture and is easily absorbed, leaving no greasy film on the skin.
It is an excellent carrier oil, ideal for use in aromatherapy and as a base for diluting essential oils.
Application
- Skin care cosmetics: creams, lotions, massage oils, face masks
- Hair care products: shampoos, conditioners, masks
- Pharmaceutical preparations: base ingredient in medicinal ointments and creams
- Food industry: added to salads, dressings and other dishes
FATTY ACIDS COMPOSITION
- Palmitic acid (C16): 4 – 9% (result: 4.2%)
- Oleopalmitic acid (C16:1): max.
0.8% (result: 0.15%) - Stearic acid (C18): max.
3% (compatible) - Oleic acid (C18:1): 62 – 86% (score: 67.41%)
- Linoleic acid (C18:2): 20 – 30% (score: 24.2%)
- Linolenic acid (C18:3): max.
0.4% (result: 0.06%) - Erucic acid (C22:1): <0.1% (compliant)
