ALMOND SWEET OIL
Almond sweet oil is one of the most popular carrier oils. It has a soothing effect on skin. Thus, it is a great ingredient for skin care products. For centuries it has been used as a skin softener. Sweet almond oil is extracted from edible nut kernels of the sweet almond tree. Domesticated almonds are not toxic. But, before domestication wild almonds were processed to remove toxicity.
Almond sweet oil contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. It is rich in proteins, minerals, glycosides and fatty acids. It relieves dryness, itching or inflammation from all skin types. It forms a protective layer on the skin for better moisture retention to prevent Trans-epidermal water loss (loss of water from the outer most layer of the skin). It is widely used in soap bars and has a delicate scent.
Almond Oil provides an emollient effect in soap and produces an aromatic, long lasting lather. Here are some Soap making Recipes that are rich in Almond Sweet oil:
Vanilla and Almond Soap
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup whole almonds (Ground)
- 1 4-ounce bar Castile soap (Shredded)
- ¼ cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon almond sweet oil
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla fragrance oil
Method:
Bring the water to boil in a saucepan, and then simmer. Remove pan from stove and add ground almonds, almond sweet oil and vanilla fragrance oil. Stir until well blended. Spoon the soap into a mould and let set for five hours or until it hardens. Now your Vanilla and Almond soap is ready for use.
Sweet Almond Soap
Ingredients:
- 16oz of Sweet Almond Oil
- 2.2oz of lye 1600F
- ¾ cup of cold water
- 1 and ½ teaspoons of fragrance oil of your choice
- Fat temperature is 1150F
Method:
Add the lye-water to the fat. Put the soap in a preheated 2000F oven for one hour, stir, every fifteen minutes. Remove the soap from the oven and leave it in the stirring bowl for two days. Stir at least twice daily. Stir in the fragrant oil, pour the soap into molds and leave it for five days. Place the soap in a freezer for twelve hours, and then remove it from the molds. It lasts six weeks.
Luxurious Shower Soap
Ingredients:
- Liquid Soap: 1 cup
- Fragrance Oil: 10 drops Vanilla Bean and 5 drops Jasmine
- 2 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel
- ¼ cup Rose Water
- Natural Glycerin Additive: 1 tablespoon
- 6 capsules Vitamin E Oil (oil only)
- 2 tablespoons Almond Oil
Method:
Mix fragrance oils in ¼ cup of Liquid Soap. Then, mix Aloe Vera gel, rose water and oils. Place mixture in microwave and heat for 10 seconds on high. Avoid creating bubbles. Let mixture cool down. Remove the surface foam with the help of a spoon. Add remaining Liquid Soap. Pour in a bottle and seal.
Almond sweet oil is also used in aromatherapy. In aromatherapy it provides additional nourishment for the skin. Given below is an aromatherapy blend
Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend:
Ingredients:
- 8-10 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 1 ounce of Almond Sweet oil
Method:
Mix both oils together and massage the blend on skin. Store in a bottle. Best used after a bath.
