Sweet Almond Oil REFINED

sweet almond oil

It is a vegetable oil extracted from sweet almond seeds. It is characterized by its medium consistency and smooth texture, making it one of the most commonly used oils in skin and hair care products.

Sweet almond oil works cosmetically to improve skin texture and promote a hydrated and comfortable appearance by forming a light, oily film that reduces moisture loss. Being refined, it is more stable in terms of scent and color, making it suitable for fragranced or sensitive formulations.

Benefits

• It helps to moisturize the skin and improve its smoothness.
• It contributes to supporting the skin's appearance of elasticity and comfort.
• It gives a smooth and balanced feel without feeling heavy.
• Suitable for dry, normal, and sensitive skin
• It improves sensory perception and texture of the compositions
• Compatible with most vegetable oils and cosmetic ingredients

How to use

• Manufacturing stage: Oil phase
• Temperature: Thermally stable and can be heated within normal manufacturing temperatures (up to 70°C)
• pH range: Not to be applied directly (fatty component)
• Important structural notes:
  • Suitable for emulsion or oil-based formulations
  • It can be combined with lighter oils or butters to achieve a sensory balance.
  • Adding supportive antioxidants (such as vitamin E) is recommended to improve stability.

Recommended ratios

• Facial care products: 1% – 8%
• Body care products: 3% – 15%
• Hair care products: 1% – 5%
• Pure oils and serums: up to 100% depending on the product design

Melting

• Water: Insoluble
• Glycolates: Insoluble
• Oils: Fully miscible with oils and fatty esters
• Compositional notes: Provides a smooth, medium-light texture, suitable for various formulations.

Applications

• Skin moisturizing creams and lotions
• Facial oils and serums
• Sensitive skincare products
• Body care products
• Hair oils and care products
• Baby products and gentle care

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from direct light and high heat.
• Ideal storage temperature: below 25°C
• Seal tightly after use to minimize oxidation.
• Airtight or dark packaging is preferred to maintain quality.

Organizational note:

Sweet almond oil is intended for cosmetic use only, and complies with EU cosmetic regulations and approved regulatory bodies when used within the recommended cosmetic proportions.