Scientific name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Classification: Vegetable oil
Moisturizing, emollient, and elasticity-enhancing.
Stories from Nature
The almond tree is native to central-western Asia and belongs to the Rosaceae family. It was introduced to the Mediterranean by the Phoenicians, starting with Sicily, and reached the Americas only in the 16th century. It can grow up to 5 meters tall.
Sweet almond oil is extracted from the oil-rich seeds of the sweet almond tree and is likely the best-known and most widely used vegetable oil in natural cosmetics, renowned for its emollient and soothing properties and for its tremendous benefits for skin and hair.
Benefits for Hair
Sweet Almond Oil is often used in hair care products, especially in styling, as it helps tame frizz, leaving hair feeling soft and hydrated. Hair is revitalized, becoming ultra-light and shiny.
It’s also excellent for very dry, frizzy, or sun- and salt-damaged hair.
Skin Benefits
Sweet Almond Oil nourishes and regenerates the skin, keeping it soft, hydrated, and protected from dryness. It improves elasticity and gives the skin a smoother, velvety appearance.
It strengthens the skin barrier, and thanks to its antioxidant properties, it helps prevent premature aging and reduce the appearance of fine lines and stretch marks, promoting cell regeneration thanks to the presence of Vitamins E, A, and D, as well as linoleic and oleic acids.
Its remarkable moisturizing and emollient properties make it ideal for dry and dehydrated skin, as it helps improve the elasticity and smoothness of the epidermis.
