Prunus dulcis

Extraction: cold pressing of the kernels (nuts)

- Very popular with therapists due to it being inexpensive and versatile

- Pale yellow, clear and oily with a delicate sweet smell, a hint of

  marzipan.

- Contains Vitamins A, B1, B6, and E.
- Not rapidly absorbed so it provides slippage for some time making 
  it economical for massages.
- It is an excellent emollient, alleviating and nourishing dry skin; helps

  soothe inflammation; helps relieve itching of eczema, psoriasis,

  dermaitis and dry scaly skin.
- Has been used to irritaion on baby's bottoms; soothes sunburn.