Sweet Almonds

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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis

Sweet almond oil is the oil obtained from the fruits of the almond tree, widely used in cosmetics for its numerous properties. The almond tree is a plant native to central-western Asia and, marginally, to China and today also widespread in Italy. The almond tree is a not too showy small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family and to the Pruniodee subfamily, with sparse foliage and roots that are not too branched. The canopy resembles that of the weeping willow, often hanging to one side. The leaves are elongated and notched externally, the flower has a corolla of white or pinkish petals. The fruit of the almond tree is characterized by having a typical rather elongated oval shape, inside which there is the almond: in relation to the variety that is taken into consideration, the almond can have a very sweet or bitter taste and so also the dimensions of the fruit can vary greatly. The most used is the sweet almond, fruit of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis. Sweet almond oil is obtained by cold pressing and has a liquid appearance, a light yellow color and a delicate smell; despite being a greasy oil, it absorbs quickly into the skin. It is composed of about 30% linoleic acid, about 65% oleic acid and, for the remaining part, palmitic acid and stearic acid; oleic acid, present in the highest percentage, is what gives almond oil emollient and elasticising properties for the skin. The external application of almond oil is in fact recommended for pregnant women who in this way can prevent stretch marks at critical points, but also people who face slimming diets will benefit from the anti-stretch mark effect. Furthermore, the presence of fatty acids allows you to deeply hydrate even the most arid and dry skin, restoring softness and elasticity. Thanks to the fact that it has a composition very similar to the sebum that the skin normally produces, this oil is very well assimilated by the skin, which recognizes it as a "friend" and not a completely foreign substance, and is therefore suitable for sensitive skin or skin with problems. such as redness and irritation. In addition to the skin, sweet almond oil is also useful for hair care. In fact, it prevents dehydration, revitalizes and restores strength and brightness to brittle and frizzy hair.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder

Once the almonds have been shelled, the shells are finely ground and are very useful in cosmetics, as they act as a gentle and effective exfoliant. 

Ethical supply chain

The company from which we buy our almonds is located in the Alta Murgia National Park. It is a "complete cycle" agri-food company that has been involved in the cultivation and transformation of the Toritto almond for 4 generations, as well as in the production and marketing of typical, healthy and organic products. The spouses Isabella and Gerardo lead this company with passion and wisdom, respecting the family agricultural tradition. Their products are of high quality, with a short supply chain, organic, ICEA and Vegan OK certified.