Sweet Almond Oil
Best for: Massage and everyday body care
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Sweet Almond Oil is cold or expeller-pressed from almond kernels. It is a pale yellow oil with a faint nutty aroma and a smooth, luxurious texture that absorbs slowly, which is why it is one of the most popular carrier oils for massage.
Massage therapists love its long glide and control, and at home it is a gentle all-over body oil that suits all skin types and leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable. It is also an easy, reliable base for blending your own essential oil massage and body oils.
- Smooth, slow-absorbing glide, a massage favourite
- Naturally contains vitamins A, B and E
- Leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable
- Sizes from 100ml up to 6 x 4 litres
Pairs well with: Jojoba, apricot kernel, grapeseed, lavender, chamomile and neroli
About this oil
Sweet Almond Oil is cold or expeller-pressed from almond kernels. It is a pale yellow oil with a faint nutty aroma and a smooth, luxurious texture that absorbs slowly, which is why it is one of the most popular carrier oils for massage.
Massage therapists love its long glide and control, and at home it is a gentle all-over body oil that suits all skin types and leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable. It is also an easy, reliable base for blending your own essential oil massage and body oils.
- Smooth, slow-absorbing glide, a massage favourite
- Naturally contains vitamins A, B and E
- Leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable
- Sizes from 100ml up to 6 x 4 litres
Uses
- MassageWarm a little in your hands and apply in long strokes. Its slow absorption gives plenty of working time.
- Skin and body careSmooth onto damp skin after a shower, or use as a gentle cleansing oil.
- With essential oilsAdd 6–12 drops of essential oil per 30ml (1–2%) for a relaxing massage or body oil.
Blends well with
Specifications
| Botanical Name | Prunus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Cold/Expeller-Pressed from Almond Kernels |
| Purity | 100% Pure Sweet Almond Oil |
| Comedogenic Rating | Low–Moderate (approx. 2) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | Oleic Acid (approx. 65–70%) and Linoleic Acid (approx. 20–25%), with Palmitic Acid (approx. 6%) and Stearic Acid (approx. 2%), plus naturally occurring Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E |
| Allergen Note | Almond is a tree nut and one of the major recognised food allergens; anyone with a known tree nut or almond allergy should avoid this product entirely |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow Oil |
| Aroma | Mild, Faint Nutty Aroma |
| Size options | 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1ltr, 2ltr, 4ltr, 2 x 4ltr, 6 x 4ltr |
| Vegan | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf life | 12–14 months — naturally supported by its vitamin E content |
Safety & storage
- Contains almond, a tree nut and recognised food allergen. Anyone with a tree nut or almond allergy should avoid this product.
- Generally well tolerated on all skin types; individual sensitivity is uncommon but possible. A patch test is recommended before first use.
- For external use only.
- All oils, regardless of brand, are potentially combustible. Take care when laundering linens exposed to oil, and always follow your dryer manufacturer's guidelines for fabrics that have come into contact with oils or gels.
- See the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement under Product documents for full detail.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
Product documents
Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
