Description
Hazelnut Oil
Description – Hazelnut is a half-fatty oil, much underused in skincare due to the aroma of unrefined types. This is a refined version with very little aroma making it better suited to skincare applications.
| Common Name | Hazelnut Oil |
| Botanical Name | Corylus Avellana |
| Botanical Family | Betulaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Mild, Nutty |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Appearance | Light yellow, Thin |
| Skin Feel | Leaves a slightly oily film |
| Skin Type | Oily, Combination |
| Properties | Balancing, Toning, SOftening |
| Heat Stability | |
| Saponification Value | 190-195 |
| Storage | 24-35 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamins A, B complex, D and E |
Common Uses
- Rebalance oily and combination skin types
- Penetrates well making it a good base for moisturising creams
- Good for skin with broken capillaries
- Tones & tightens
- Enhances essential oil properties within a blend
- Particularly well suited to the face
- Softens rough & tired skin
- For sensitive skin, blend with almond oil
- For massage, blend with jojoba, coconut, almond, apricot and peach
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aormatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price