Almonds, sweet |
Part Used
Oil (Prunus amygdales) Sweet almond oil is pressed from almond kernels.
Almond consists mainly of oleic acid (69%), essential unsaturated fatty acids (25%), sterolins (.5 to 1%) and vitamin E (about 10 IU per ounce.)
Contains glucosides, minerals, and vitamins and is rich in protein.
Benefit
A light nearly odorless oil. Sweet almond oil is said to have great nutritional value for all skin types, and it helps relieve itching, soreness and dryness. Soothing, healing, lubricating, softening, revitalizing and nourishing. Good for sensitive or irritated skin Has a similar make up to baby's sebum, the oil naturally produced by the skin to protect it, and is easily absorbed. It was highly valued by the ancient Egyptians for cosmetic purposes.
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