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Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet Almond oil is pressed from the fruit kernels of the Prunus Dulcis, a small deciduous tree common to the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and California. This soap making oil is good for all skin types.
- often used to soften dry and irritated skin.
- the oil is golden in color with little or no scent.
- contains Vitamins A, B, D & E and is rich in fatty acids & proteins.
- useful for soothing eczema and psoriasis.
- is a light oil that penetrates easily.
- has a shelf life of 6 - 12 months if refrigerated.
- saponifies easily and produces a stable and conditioning lather in soap.
This oil can be used as a large percentage of the base oils or to superfat just before trace.
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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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