One of the world's most universally used carrier oils — sweet almond oil's light emollient texture, mild scent, and gentle skin feel make it the standard base oil for massage, baby care, and everyday body and face moisturisation formulations.
Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) is one of the most widely used carrier oils globally — valued for its light, non-greasy emollient texture, mild pleasant aroma, and exceptionally broad skin compatibility. It is rich in oleic acid (62–68%) and linoleic acid, making it deeply moisturising yet light enough for all-day use on face and body. India is a significant almond producer and a key supplier of refined sweet almond oil for cosmetic applications worldwide.
SV Botanica supplies both refined sweet almond oil (the industry-standard cosmetic grade — deodorised, pale yellow, extended shelf life) and cold-pressed unrefined (richer natural scent, slightly deeper colour, maximum natural actives retained). The refined cosmetic grade is the most widely used in professional and commercial formulations.
The industry-standard professional massage base — ideal glide, mild pleasant scent, not too fast-absorbing, suitable for all skin types. Used across the global massage therapy industry.
Gentle, hypoallergenic emollient for baby massage oil, baby lotion, and all sensitive and reactive skin care formulations.
High oleic acid deeply moisturises without greasiness — daily moisturiser, body lotion, and body oil formulations for all skin types.
Light texture appropriate for under-eye dark circle treatment, puffiness, and delicate skin formulations.
Sweet almond oil's formulation value comes primarily from its clean, well-balanced fatty acid composition — a gentle emollient profile suitable for all applications:
| Oleic Acid (C18:1) | 62–68% — primary emollient, moisturisation, skin barrier support |
| Linoleic Acid (C18:2) | 20–26% — skin barrier, anti-inflammatory, barrier repair |
| Palmitic Acid (C16:0) | 6–8% — saturated emollient |
| Stearic Acid (C18:0) | 1–3% — minor saturated component |
| Tocopherols (Vit E) | ~500 mg/kg — moderate natural antioxidant content |
| Phytosterols | Present — beta-sitosterol; skin barrier support |
| Amygdalin | Present in unrefined — natural bitter almond compound (trace) |
Sweet almond oil occupies the affordable, universally applicable end of premium carrier oils — high oleic emolliency at accessible pricing:
| Oil | Oleic Acid | Skin Feel | Best Known For |
| Sweet Almond ★ | 62–68% | Light, medium | Affordable emollient, massage base |
| Argan Oil | 43–49% | Silky, light | Premium tocopherols, hair |
| Rosehip Seed | 35–55% linoleic | Dry, fast | Active retinoids, scar, anti-ageing |
| Apricot Kernel | 60–70% | Very light | Similar to almond, lighter feel |
| Peach Kernel | 60–70% | Very light | Softest skin feel variant |
Sweet almond oil is the benchmark base oil for massage and body care due to its ideal glide, absorption rate, and mild scent. For facial use: combine with more active oils (rosehip, sea buckthorn) to add functional benefit. Ensure the INCI is Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet) not amara (bitter) — always verify before purchasing.
Sweet almond oil has a clean, straightforward fatty acid profile dominated by oleic acid — making it a stable, gentle emollient base:
Beyond the fatty acids, key cosmetic actives in the unsaponifiable fraction:
| Tocopherols | ~500 mg/kg — natural Vitamin E |
| Phytosterols | Beta-sitosterol — skin barrier support |
| Squalene | Trace — skin smoothing |
| Polyphenols | Present in unrefined grade |
We supply Sweet Almond Oil in refined cosmetic grade and cold-pressed unrefined for all personal care and massage applications.
| INCI Name | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil |
| Botanical Source | Prunus dulcis / amygdalus dulcis |
| Part Used | Kernel (sweet almond) |
| Appearance | Pale to light yellow, clear |
| Specific Gravity | 0.910–0.915 g/ml at 20°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.468–1.473 at 40°C |
| Saponification Value | 188–200 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 93–103 g I₂/100g |
| Moisture & Volatiles | NMT 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Shelf Life | 12–18 months |
Sweet almond oil is the world's most widely used massage base oil and a key ingredient across baby care, body care, and everyday skincare.
Global industry standard for professional massage — ideal glide, mild scent, and broad skin type compatibility.
Baby massage oil, baby lotion, and infant skincare — gentle, hypoallergenic, extensively used in paediatric formulations.
Primary emollient in body lotions, creams, and body butters for daily moisturisation.
Light oleic-rich base for daily facial moisturisers and serum vehicles.
Luxurious bath oil that disperses in water leaving skin soft without a slippery bath.
Gentle under-eye oil for dark circles, puffiness, and fine line treatment.
Moisturising base in hand and nail care formulations for daily use.
Emollient base for lip balms and lip treatment formulations.
| Application | Recommended Level | Grade |
| Massage oil (neat) | Up to 100% | Refined |
| Baby massage | 50–100% | Organic refined |
| Body lotion | 10–30% | Refined |
| Face moisturiser | 5–20% | Refined or CP |
| Bath oil | 50–100% | Refined |
| Lip care | 10–30% | Refined |
Sweet almond oil is the most cost-effective premium carrier oil for high-volume massage and body care. For increased shelf life: use high oleic grade or add 0.1% Vitamin E. For baby products: always use organic refined grade to minimise pesticide exposure risk.
Rosehip Seed Oil is supplied in dark-glass or HDPE packaging to protect against oxidation. Nitrogen-flushed packaging available for premium unrefined grades.
10ml–100ml amber glass vials for evaluation and stability testing.
Amber HDPE or dark glass containers with tamper-evident caps.
Food/cosmetic grade HDPE drums with tamper-evident seals. Standard commercial pack.
Intermediate bulk containers for large commercial orders.
Store in cool (below 20°C), dark conditions away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers sealed — rosehip seed oil oxidises rapidly on exposure to air. Nitrogen blanket packing available on request to maximise shelf life. Recommended shelf life: 12–18 months from date of manufacture when stored correctly.
Minimum Order Quantity
Sample orders from 10ml. Trial orders from 1 kg. Commercial orders from 25 kg. IBC (180–200 kg) for high-volume buyers. Custom packaging and private-label bottling available on request.
We supply sweet almond oil from 10ml samples to bulk IBC orders. Share your specification.