High-quality sweet almond oil. Analytical parameters suggest careful production and freshness. Excellent for massage, skin care, and as a base for essential oils. Sweet almond oil is particularly valued as a carrier oil because it combines mildness, good skin tolerance, and pleasant application.

Greek Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil – Carrier Oil for Aromatherapy, Massage, and Skin Care

Sweet almond oil is one of the most classic and valued carrier oils used in aromatherapy, massage, and daily skin care. In this batch, the oil was obtained from dried almond kernels through cold pressing, which helps preserve its natural lipid profile and gentle nourishing character.

Sweet almond oil works well as a base for diluting essential oils, body massage, and caring for dry, sensitive, delicate skin that needs more comfort.

It has a gentle, emollient, and nourishing character. It forms a delicate protective layer on the skin, supports its softness, elasticity, and smoothness, while providing good glide during massage. It is a very versatile carrier oil—suitable for use on its own and as a base for professional aromatherapy blends.

A particularly strong parameter of this batch is a very low peroxide value: 0.9 meq O₂/kg with a limit of <10.0, indicating very good oxidative freshness of the oil. The acid value also looks favorable: 0.1 mg KOH/g with a limit of <2.0, confirming good quality and a low degree of raw material degradation. The density of 0.915 and refractive index of 1.473 confirm that it is true almond oil, not a substitute or mixture.

The lipid profile of this batch indicates a predominance of oleic acid 60.30% and linoleic acid 29.40%. Oleic acid is responsible for the more nourishing, softening, and comforting character of the oil, while linoleic acid supports epidermal barrier care and is particularly valuable in products for dry, delicate skin requiring regenerative care.

Product Properties

Country of origin: Greece
Part of plant: dried almond kernels
Cultivation: organic farming
Groups of organic compounds: fatty acids, mainly oleic and linoleic acid, lipid fraction of vegetable oil
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Extraction method: cold-pressed, unrefined
Product type: vegetable oil / carrier oil
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Botanical name: Prunus dulcis

Therapeutic and Skin Care Properties

• Soothing in skin care
• Nourishing
• Softening
• Smoothing
• Protective
• Emollient
• Supporting the skin's lipid barrier
• Helpful in body massage
• Good as a base for diluting essential oils
• Supporting the comfort of dry and sensitive skin
• Improving glide in massage
• Universal in aromatherapy and cosmetic formulations

Scent Profile

Notes: delicate oily, herbal, slightly earthy, subtly nutty note
Aroma: mild, natural

Sweet almond oil has a neutral, delicate aromatic profile, making it a good base for blends with essential oils. It does not overpower the scent composition and allows the character of the added oils to be preserved.

Application

Body Massage

Sweet almond oil works well as a classic base for relaxing, nourishing, and aromatherapy massages. It provides good glide, is not too heavy, and allows for comfortable manual work on larger body areas.

It can be used alone or as a base for diluting essential oils. It is particularly well-suited for massaging the back, arms, legs, neck, and entire body.

Dilution of Essential Oils

It is one of the most versatile carrier oils for creating aromatherapy blends. It helps safely reduce the concentration of essential oils before application to the skin.

For example, it can be used as a base for relaxing, regenerating, nourishing, or muscle-comforting blends—always maintaining the correct concentration of essential oils and safety rules for the specific oil.

Care for Dry and Sensitive Skin

Sweet almond oil can be used on dry, tight, delicate skin that needs softening. It helps improve the feeling of comfort, smoothness, and elasticity of the skin.

It is best to apply a small amount to slightly damp skin after a bath or shower. This allows the oil to spread better and helps reduce the feeling of dryness.

Post-Bath Care

After a bath or shower, apply a small amount of oil to damp skin and gently massage it in. The oil creates a subtle protective layer, leaving the skin soft, smoother, and more comfortable to the touch.

Base for Cosmetic Blends

Sweet almond oil can be used as an ingredient in lotions, body oils, oil serums, massage blends, and simple skin care formulations. Due to its mild character, it blends well with other vegetable oils, macerates, and essential oils.

Quality Assessment of Sweet Almond Oil

• Sweet almond oil from Greece
• Cold-pressed from dried almond kernels
• Good fatty acid profile
• High oleic acid content
• Significant linoleic acid content
• Very low peroxide value
• Very low acid value
• Gentle skin care character
• Good as a massage base
• Good as a carrier oil for aromatherapy
• Product intended for external use

Durability and Safety

Shelf life: 3 years
Production date: November 2025
Expiration date: November 2028
Practical recommendation: after opening, best used within 6–12 months, especially if the product is frequently opened or stored in heat.

Safety and warnings:
The product is intended for external use only. Do not ingest.

Perform a skin patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to open wounds, severely irritated, or damaged skin. Individuals allergic to almonds or nuts should exercise particular caution or avoid using the product.

Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat sources. The manufacturer indicates that for storage longer than 24 months, the quality should be checked before use.

Care Combinations for Sweet Almond Oil

Jojoba – improves the stability and lightness of the blend. Good combination for sensitive skin care, face, and body.

Apricot kernel oil – gives a more velvety, delicate finish. Good combination for relaxing massage and dry skin care.

Grape seed oil – lightens the consistency of the blend and makes the formula lighter, less greasy, and more technical for massage.

Plant squalane – improves application elegance, gives a drier, luxurious finish, and reduces the feeling of greasiness.

Arnica macerate – good combination for body massage after exertion, physical work, or muscle tension.

Immortelle macerate – good combination for skin requiring soothing, regenerative massage, and greater comfort.

Avocado oil – increases the nourishing and heavier, more protective character of the blend. Good combination for very dry skin.

Sweet Almond Oil vs. Other Carrier Oils

Sweet almond oil is more classic, universal, and suitable for massage than many lighter oils. It provides good glide, is mild, and well tolerated by most skin types.

Compared to grape seed oil, it is more nourishing and feels richer. Grape seed oil will be lighter and more "dry," but almond oil provides more comfort for dry skin and in relaxing massage.

Compared to jojoba, almond oil is a more classic fatty oil, while jojoba is a liquid wax with exceptionally high stability. Jojoba is better suited for facial products and problematic skin, while almond oil is a very good choice for body, massage, and aromatherapy blends.

Compared to olive oil, sweet almond oil is lighter, has a more delicate scent, and is more neutral in application. Olive oil has a more substantial, Mediterranean character, while almond oil is more universal as a cosmetic base.

Batch Information

Cultivation: Organic farming
Production Date: November 2025
Shelf Life: November 2028
Aroma Notes: Bright, earthy, herbal fresh, characteristic
Country of Origin: Greece
Batch Number: E2001198
Product Type: Vegetable Oil / Carrier Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
CAS No: 8007-69-0
Specific Gravity: 0.915
Refractive Index: 1.473
Peroxide Value: 0.9 meq O₂/kg
Acid Value: 0.1 mg KOH/g
100 g oil: approx. 109 ml

Fatty acid composition:
Oleic acid: 60.30%
Linoleic acid: 29.40%
Palmitic acid: 5.04%
Stearic acid: 3.10%
Palmitoleic acid: 0.10%
Linolenic acid: 0.05%

Quality Guarantee – Certification

Sweet almond oil is classified according to ISO 9235:2013 as a natural aromatic raw material of the Vegetable Oil type. The product is cold-pressed and unrefined, obtained from almond kernels, thus retaining the natural lipid profile characteristic of almond oil.

The product comes from a manufacturer operating based on international quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, and ISO 22716 GMP for cosmetics. The manufacturer also holds certifications/designations related to organic farming – the scope of certification should refer to the manufacturer's current documentation and the specific batch.