Sweet Almond Oil

Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents our premium, cold-pressed Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis), a master-grade carrier lipid refined for the most exacting cosmetic, aromatherapy, and pharmaceutical formulations. By fusing Kannauj’s centuries-old heritage of botanical extraction with state-of-the-art mechanical expeller pressing, we deliver an ingredient of absolute purity and therapeutic-grade excellence. Free from chemical solvents and synthetic additives, this lipid represents the pinnacle of natural emolliency, designed specifically to meet the rigorous standards of global B2B buyers, cosmetic chemists, and premium fragrance houses.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

In the art of fine perfumery and clinical aromatherapy, the carrier medium must never compete with the volatile top notes of a formulation. Our Sweet Almond Oil exhibits an exceptionally clean, neutral olfactory profile with only a faint, characteristic sweet, nutty undertone. This near-odorless quality makes it the ultimate blank canvas for master perfumers, allowing delicate floral absolutes, citrus top notes, and deep base accords to retain their structural integrity without distortion.

Its versatile molecular structure makes it highly sought after across multiple high-value industries:

• Fine Fragrances & Attars: Serves as an exceptional, non-evaporating lipid base for alcohol-free perfume oils, roll-ons, and traditional Indian attars.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Highly prized as a primary emollient in facial serums, barrier-repair creams, body lotions, and dry skin therapies.
• Professional Aromatherapy: An industry-standard slip agent for massage oils, facilitating optimal cutaneous absorption of essential oils.
• Hair & Scalp Care: Utilized in premium hair oils, scalp treatments, and cuticle restorers due to its high concentration of lipid-replenishing fatty acids.
• Pharmaceuticals: Functions as a high-purity excipient, mild laxative base, or solvent for specialized therapeutic applications.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Botanical Name: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Syn. Prunus amygdalus)
• Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Mechanical Expeller Pressing (100% physical extraction)
• Plant Part Used: Dried Kernels
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Purity: 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted; free from hexane, mineral oils, and synthetic extenders
• Appearance: Clear, pale yellow, mobile liquid
• Specific Gravity: 0.911 – 0.920 @ 20°C
• Refractive Index: 1.467 – 1.473 @ 20°C
• Fatty Acid Profile: Rich in Oleic Acid (62.0% – 86.0%), Linoleic Acid (7.0% – 30.0%), Palmitic Acid (4.0% – 9.0%), and Stearic Acid (up to 3.0%)
• Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored in airtight containers away from direct light and heat

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

To assist formulation chemists and product developers, our technical team recommends the following application guidelines:

• Cosmetic Emulsions (O/W and W/O): Incorporate Sweet Almond Oil into the oil phase at 5% to 15%. Its high oleic acid content provides exceptional dermal elasticity, restoring the skin's natural lipid barrier and soothing conditions like eczema and dry hands.
• Anhydrous Serums & Body Oils: Use as the primary carrier oil at 50% to 80%, blended with lighter esters or jojoba oil to customize absorption rates. It acts as a superb lubricant with a non-greasy, satin finish.
• Fine Fragrance & Roll-On Diluent: Blend at 85% to 95% Sweet Almond Oil with 5% to 15% of your signature essential oil or fragrance compound. The oil's natural viscosity acts as a fixative, slowing down the evaporation rate of volatile top notes.
• Aromatherapy Massage Blends: Dilute essential oils at a ratio of 5 to 15 drops per 30ml of Sweet Almond Oil (approximately 1% to 3% dilution) for professional-grade clinical applications.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

At Shiva Exports India, quality is an absolute parameter, not a variable. Every single batch of Sweet Almond Oil undergoes strict quality control protocols in our state-of-the-art laboratory. We utilize Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and physical-chemical analysis to guarantee that the fatty acid distribution strictly adheres to international pharmacopoeia and cosmetic standards. Our manufacturing processes are fully compliant with ISO 9001:2015, WHO-GMP, and IFRA standards. We guarantee absolute batch-to-batch consistency, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) are provided with every shipment.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

We cater to diverse global supply chains with robust, export-worthy packaging designed to prevent oxidation and UV degradation during transit:

• Small to Medium Volumes: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, and 5L epoxy-lined aluminum bottles.
• Industrial Bulk Packaging: 25kg HDPE drums and 190kg food-grade steel drums.
• OEM & Private Labeling: Complete end-to-end contract manufacturing and custom packaging solutions tailored for global brands.
• Logistics: Efficient air and sea freight dispatch from major Indian ports, ensuring prompt delivery to over 60 countries.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is your Sweet Almond Oil cold-pressed or solvent-extracted?
A: We supply exclusively cold-pressed (mechanically expeller-pressed) Sweet Almond Oil for cosmetic and therapeutic applications. This ensures that the natural vitamins (A and B-complex), sterols, and essential fatty acids remain fully intact, unlike solvent-extracted oils which may contain chemical residues.

Q: How does this oil perform in cold-temperature shipping and storage?
A: Due to its high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids (chiefly triolein), our Sweet Almond Oil remains fully liquid at room temperature and typically solidifies only when temperatures drop below -20°C. If slight cloudiness occurs during winter transit, gentle warming will restore complete clarity without damaging the oil.

Q: Do you provide documentation for regulatory compliance in the EU and US?
A: Yes. Shiva Exports India provides comprehensive documentation for all bulk shipments, including GC-MS profiles, COA, MSDS, and technical specifications required for regulatory filings with the FDA, EU cosmetics portals, and other global authorities.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for bulk purchasing?
A: Our standard B2B MOQ starts at 25kg. However, for specialized fragrance houses