Production Country |
USA |
Weight (kg) |
0.2 |
Hazelnut Oil Corylus avellana, expeller pressed.
Hazelnuts yield a pale amber oil with a pleasant aroma. Its composition is similar to almond oil for which it,s often substituted. This is the only fixed nut oil with an astringent quality, making it beneficial for use on oily skin. It absorbs quickly and is useful as a base for oily or acne-prone skins. It may be useful against thread veins and has been used internally in cases of urinary stones, kidney colic and tapeworms. May be used full strength or in 10%-15% dilution. This oils is relatively new for soapmaking. Only two fatty acids account for 90% of its fatty-acid content and both of these are unsaturated. With nearly 80% oleic acid and 10% linoleic acid, hazelnut oil is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils. When incorporating hazelnut oil into your soapmaking recipe, be sure to include more saturated fats and oils in the formula for more normal tracing times. With only 7% saturated fatty acids, hazelnut oil is slow to saponify. SAP value: 195.0.
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Key Features
Hazelnut Oil Corylus avellana
useful as a base for oily or acne-prone skins
with a pleasant aroma
With nearly 80% oleic acid and 10% linoleic acid
Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema ,Psoriasis