# Almond, Sweet, Oil

> Sweet almond oil, rich in oleic acid: smooth, lubricating and protective, a dependable massage base that can be used at full strength, and a good choice for baby skin care.

Price: 9.00 USD · in stock

## About
So many quiet rituals begin with a bottle like this: a slow hand massage at the end of the day, a little oil smoothed over dry skin after a bath, a soft moment at the changing table. Sweet almond oil is the dependable foundation beneath them all.It comes from Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, is high in oleic acid and rich in protein, and contains glucosides, minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. It is helpful to all skin types and belongs in every base oil toolkit for dry skin. Very lubricating but not penetrating, it makes a fine massage oil and a protectant for the skin, and you can use it at full strength.Almond oil can go rancid fairly quickly, though its vitamin E helps it keep reasonably well. Blend it with fractionated coconut oil to extend its shelf life and help it wash out more easily.DetailsBotanical name: Prunus amygdalus var. dulcisHigh in oleic acid; rich in proteinContains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and ECan be used at 100% strengthHow to useUse it on its own as a massage oil, or as the base for your own blends and baby skin care. It may be comedogenic, so avoid it if you are prone to acne. A plain, faithful oil for the everyday rituals.