Almond Sweet Carrier & Cooking Oil Refined 1 gallon

This expeller-pressed oil works great as a base for massage oils. It can also be as a carrier oil for essential oil fragrance blends. It is a high monounsaturated food grade oil. Sweet almond oil is somewhat bland in flavor without the taste of almonds. It has a high smoke point and is good for sauteing and stir-frying. As it imparts no flavor it can be used for oiling a cake pan or mold. Like the nuts from which they're pressed nut oils are very low in saturated fats. Almonds hazelnuts macadamias pecans and pistachios are high in monounsaturated fats which help to lower blood cholesterol. Almond and hazelnut oils are significant sources of vitamin E. Vegetable oils are produced from nuts seeds grains and beans. They are sometimes referred to as fixed oils because they are not as volatile (easy to evaporate) as essential oils. Most essential oils are so strong that a little goes a long way. Essential oils should be diluted in carrier oils for use in massage. Vegetable Oils make an excellent base in which to dilute essential oils for body care products. Our vegetable oils are 100% pure and natural. Avoid using mineral oils and baby oils for massage. Sweet Almond oil is the first choice of many aromatherapists as it is good for all skin types. Especially good for eczema. It absorbs quickly into the skin leaving it soft and non greasy. Excellent for making massage oils or any recipe that calls for a vegetable carrier oil. Helps relieve itching soreness dryness and inflammation. Useful against burns and thread veins. Almond oil goes rancid quickly so blends made with it must be used quickly. Our cosmetic oils (such as Lanolin or Shea Butter) work well as carriers for essential oils and moisturizers.