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Bio Sweet Almond CO2 Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
Bio Sweet Almond CO2 Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
Sweet almond CO₂ oil · Silky, mild and softly nutty botanical emollient
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Sweet Almond CO2 Oil is a luxurious botanical oil obtained from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus dulcis using supercritical CO2 extraction. This gentle extraction method helps preserve the natural lipid profile of almond oil, including its soft emollient feel, mild nutty aroma, and naturally occurring fatty acids.
Known for its silky texture and excellent skin feel, Sweet Almond CO2 Oil is a versatile ingredient for premium skincare, body care, massage oils, hair oils, balms, creams, and anhydrous cosmetic formulations. It spreads beautifully on the skin, leaving a smooth, conditioned finish without feeling overly heavy.
Rich in naturally occurring oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, tocopherols, and phytosterols, this oil is especially valued in cosmetic formulations designed to support soft, supple, and radiant-looking skin. Its mild character makes it suitable for elegant facial oils, body oils, baby-care-inspired formulas, hand creams, lip balms, and luxury massage blends.
Aromatically, Sweet Almond CO2 Oil has a very soft, mild, slightly nutty scent that blends easily with essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, resins, and botanical macerations. It is an excellent base oil for high-end natural perfumery oils, botanical serums, and artisan skincare products.
Specifications
- Accepted botanical name in the current Kew backbone: Prunus amygdalus Batsch
- Widely used synonym: Prunus dulcis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Common name: Sweet almond
- INCI listed in the product record: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Seed Oil
- Part used: Kernels/seeds
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
- Appearance: Liquid
- Odour: Mild, soft, slightly nutty and warm
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
Aromatic Profile
Very soft and low-impact, with a mild nutty, warm and gently gourmand seed-oil character. It sits quietly beneath essential oils, absolutes, CO₂ extracts and resins.
Reference Lipid Profile
Approximate ranges already present in the client product record; natural variation is expected by cultivar, origin and extraction. Confirm the supplied batch with its COA.
- Oleic acid: 60–80%
- Linoleic acid: 10–30%
- Palmitic acid: 4–9%
- Stearic acid: 1–3%
- Palmitoleic acid: trace–1%
The description also notes naturally occurring tocopherols and phytosterols, but does not provide batch quantities. Do not convert these into antioxidant, anti-ageing or therapeutic efficacy claims without substantiation.
Applications
- Facial and body oils
- Massage oils and body butters
- Hair and scalp oils
- Oil cleansers
- Lip balms, hand creams and anhydrous balms
- Creams and lotions
- Botanical perfume oils and solid perfumes
Use level may vary from a minor emollient to the main carrier phase; determine it from the finished formula and performance testing rather than a generic maximum.
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Sweet almond is a tree-nut-derived material; assess allergen labelling and suitability for the intended users and market.
- Do not describe the oil as universally hypoallergenic or automatically suitable for babies or highly reactive skin.
- Protect from heat, light and air and monitor oxidation over shelf life.
- Use a current COA and SDS to confirm identity and batch quality.
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