Essential oils
Description
Sweet almond vegetable oil is obtained through first cold pressing of the fruit of Prunus amygdalus var. Dulcis, belonging to the Rosaceae family.
The almond tree is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its stem is smooth, green and brown when young, becoming cracked, scaly, and grayish as it matures. The leaves are simple, lanceolate, long, narrow, and pointed, ranging from 7.5 to 12.5 cm in length, with a deep green color and serrated or festooned edges. The flowers are solitary or in groups of 2-4, pentamerous, with five sepals, five petals that vary in color from white to pink depending on the species, measuring about 3-5 cm in diameter. The fruits, about 3-6 cm in length, are drupes with a leathery exocarp and mesocarp, and a hard endocarp. They are oblong, elliptical, with dry flesh, tomentose, green in color, and dehiscent. The fruit takes 9 months to mature.
A fruit tree of warm climates, it is sensitive to cold. Most almond trees are grown in dry conditions, on loose, sandy soils. The seed has two enveloping layers, the testa and the tegmen.
It is usually propagated by grafting onto a bitter almond rootstock, as it is more resistant to drought and calcareous soils.
Benefits
Benefits of Sweet Almond Vegetable Oil:
- Protects and hydrates the skin: When applied directly, it naturally hydrates and protects the skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
- Thickens eyelashes: Its moisturizing properties improve eyelash health, making them look stronger and more voluminous.
- Reduces stretch marks: Thanks to its emollient and smoothing properties, it improves circulation in the skin, which may help reduce stretch marks.
- Improves nails: Soak a cotton ball in the oil and apply it around the nails two or three times a day to strengthen and beautify them.
- Anti-inflammatory effect: The zinc and vitamin E in the oil act as emollients and soothing agents, helping to treat eczema, herpes, and dry skin.
- Reduces dryness and irritation: Considered one of the most moisturizing oils, it softens the skin, preventing cracks and reducing itching and irritation from skin rashes.
- Heals minor wounds and burns: Its moisturizing effect makes it a good ally for treating minor wounds and burns.
- Removes skin blemishes: Its bleaching properties help reduce spots and skin marks.
- Makeup remover: Apply a few drops to the face and eyes, massaging gently to effectively remove makeup.
- Nourishes and protects hair: Rich in proteins and vitamins A, B, and E, it adds shine to dry, lifeless hair.
Organoleptic properties
The sweet almond vegetable oil is transparent liquid appearance, which has a color that ranges from light yellow to colorless and with a mild characteristic olor.
Olor
Characteristic mild
Colour
From light yellow to colorless
Appearance
Transparent liquid
Components
The components of sweet almond vegetable oil are: acidic fatty acids, omega 9 (high in oleic acid) and omega 6, vitamin E and K.
Fatty acids
Omega 9
Omega 6
Vitamins E and K
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