Organic Sweet Almond Vegetable Oil

Are you looking for the quintessential emollient vegetable oil—gentle, melting, and universal, rich in oleic acid, with a characteristic subtle nutty scent—that has been a natural cosmetic staple for body, hair, and baby care for centuries? Herbes et Traditions Organic Sweet Almond Vegetable Oil (Prunus dulcis) is extracted by cold-pressing the almonds. With 65-75% oleic acid and 20-25% linoleic acid, it is the go-to vegetable oil for massages, hydrating body care, and cosmetic preparations for all skin types. 50ml and 100ml. Organic Ecocert.

Cosmetic profile and properties

• Very rich in oleic acid (omega-9, 65-75%): the main emollient fatty acid, responsible for the softness and nourishing power of sweet almond. Close to human sebum.
• Universal emollient and softener: suitable for all skin types, from the driest to the most sensitive. One of the best-tolerated vegetable oils in natural cosmetics, including for baby skin.
• Fluid and melting texture: neither too light nor too heavy—the perfect balance for massages and body care. Absorbs well without leaving an excessively occlusive film.
• Universal essential oil carrier: the most widely used dilution base for essential oils in aromatherapy due to its tolerance, neutrality, and accessibility.
• Hair and scalp care: nourishing and emollient, used as a hair mask for dry and damaged hair.
• 50ml and 100ml: Organic Ecocert. Herbes et Traditions.

Fatty acid composition

Pure Sweet Almond VO (Prunus dulcis), cold-pressed. Organic Ecocert. 50ml and 100ml. Herbes et Traditions.

How to use this vegetable oil?

Body massage: pure or with suitable essential oils (lavender, geranium, rosemary). Ideal for relaxing or sports massages.

Daily body care: a few drops after showering on slightly damp skin. Spreads easily and absorbs well.

Essential oil carrier: universal base for diluting all essential oils for topical application. The benchmark in aromatherapy.

Hair mask: apply to the lengths, leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with a mild shampoo.

Baby care: a few drops for infant massage; well-tolerated and gentle.

Precautions

• For external use only
• Not recommended if you have a nut allergy (almonds, walnuts)
• Test on a small area before first use if you have allergic skin
• Keep away from heat and light
• Keep out of reach of children

FAQ

Is sweet almond oil suitable for babies?
Yes, it is one of the most widely used vegetable oils for infant massage thanks to its excellent skin tolerance and gentleness. Caution is only advised in cases of a family history of nut allergies—always test on a small area first.

Can it be used on the face?
Yes, but it is slightly heavier than apricot or jojoba oil. For dry and normal skin: very good. For combination to oily skin, prefer a lighter vegetable oil (apricot, jojoba) to avoid a greasy effect.

Are sweet almond oil and argan oil interchangeable?
Partially. Sweet almond is more emollient and more economical, making it ideal for the body. Argan is richer in vitamin E and finer, and is preferred for facial care. For multipurpose body and hair use: sweet almond. For daily facial care: argan.

The reference universal emollient VO, gentle and melting for massages, body care, hair, and baby

Organic Sweet Almond Vegetable Oil (Prunus dulcis), 50ml and 100ml.

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In addition: Organic Jojoba Oil and Organic Argan Oil for complete body and facial care.

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