Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
High in oleic and linoleic acids, it has demonstrated emollient and anti-inflammatory properties with measurable improvement in skin hydration and texture.
Prescribed by Ibn Sina, Avicenna, in Al-Qanun fi’l-Tibb, The Canon of Medicine, in the 11th century CE for dry and depleted skin. It is central to Ayurvedic tradition as roghan badam for vata-imbalanced skin, and was similarly used in classical Persian medicine for restoration and conditioning.
Light-textured and deeply penetrating, it supports barrier integrity without heaviness.
