Skin Care Oil, Nurturing Sweet Almond
Sweet almond oil has a rich, skin-nurturing consistency that provides a nice glide during massage. It is excellent in the bath, after-shower applications, and general skincare.
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Ingredients overview
Not Tested on Animals, Non GMO Project Verified
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Alcohol Free
Fragrance and Essential Oil Free
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| Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | emollient | 0, 1-3 | goodie |
| Tocopherol (Vitamin E) | antioxidant | 0-3, 0-3 | goodie |
Aura Cacia Skin Care Oil, Nurturing Sweet AlmondIngredients explained
The emollient plant oil that comes from almonds. Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (oleic acid - 55-86% and linoleic acid 7-35%) and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions.
It's a nice, basic oil that is often used due to its great smoothing, softening and moisturizing properties. It's also particularly good at treating dry brittle nails (source).
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) - goodie
- Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin
- Significant photoprotection against UVB rays
- Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection
- Has emollient properties
- Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive
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| what‑it‑does | emollient |
| irritancy, com. | 0, 1-3 |
The emollient plant oil that comes from almonds. Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (oleic acid - 55-86% and linoleic acid 7-35%) and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions. It's a nice, basic oil that is often used due
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| what‑it‑does | antioxidant |
| irritancy, com. | 0-3, 0-3 |
Pure Vitamin E. Great antioxidant that gives significant photoprotection against UVB rays. Works in synergy with Vitamin C.
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