Hazelnut Oil

Hazelnut oil is pressed from the nuts of the Corylus Avellana, a deciduous shrub common to Europe and Asia. It is an effective soap making oil that is good for all skin types, especially those with oily skin.

Hazelnuts

- often used in products for facial moisturising, dry and mature skin.

- the oil is pale yellow in color with little or no scent.

- often used in skin sun care products as it has been shown to help filter the suns harmful rays.

- is a light oil that is easily absorbed into the skin.

- helps to tone and tighten the skin.

- is stimulating to the circulatory system.

- is known for its astringent qualities so is often used on acne prone skin.

- has a shelf life of 6 - 12 months if refrigerated.

- contains Vitamin E and is high in essential fatty acids.

- produces a stable and conditioning lather in soap.

This oil is a highly unsaturated oil that is slow to saponify. Use a small percentage in the base oils or to superfat just before trace.

The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Hazelnut Oil.

Lauric	Myristic	Palmitic	Stearic	Ricinoleic	Oleic	Linoleic	Linolenic
		5	3		75	10
Hardness
Cleansing
Full Lather				F/L
		Stable Lather
				Conditioning

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This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.

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