A large percentage of ingredients in bath & body care are transdermal. Overtime, those ingredients will enter into the bloodstream. What's In It? Series is a 5-week series informing you of the ingredients used in our recipes. Helping women (and their families) to live good, feel good and smell good, wholesomely.
{Week 5} Sweet Almond Oil (INCI: Prunus Amygdalus)
Sweet Almond Oil is extracted from the delicate, white flowers of the almond tree. A native of the Middle East, this nutty gem is a relative of the peach tree.
Why We Use It:
Why We Use It:
- Conditioning Emollient: Rich in oils; omega-9 and omega-6, Sweet Almond Oil is a go-to for conditioning dry, tough skin. This emollient works double as a humectant, preventing moisture loss.
Sweet Almond Oil is found to contain more olein than olive oil, making it an excellent remedy for relieving dry, itchy and inflamed skin.