A light to medium plant oil pressed from sweet almonds, with a soft feel and neutral scent. It is one of the most beginner-friendly carrier oils, and a dependable foundation oil in all sorts of recipes.
What it does
Moisturises and softens skin and hair
Improves spreadability in creams and lotions
Adds gentle nourishment without heaviness
Balances richer oils and butters
Where you'll use it
Facial oils and serums, body lotions and creams, hand cream, massage and body oils, hair oils and conditioners, lip and cuticle care.
Good to know
Contains almond; not suitable for those with tree nut allergies
Needs a preservative in any water-based recipe
Store sealed, away from heat and light; patch test on sensitive skin
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
