Hazelnut oil is cold-pressed from Corylus avellana nuts into a light-to-medium oil with a mild, delicately nutty aroma and a pale golden color. It's naturally rich in oleic acid, linoleic acid, and vitamin E, giving it a well-rounded fatty acid profile.
It absorbs quickly, leaving a satin finish that suits normal, dry, and combination skin. It's particularly favored for facial massage — its smooth, gentle slip works well for gentle upward strokes without over-saturating the skin.
It also works well as a carrier base for essential oil blends, at roughly 1% dilution for the face or 2–3% for the body.
Its balanced fatty acid profile is part of what makes it comfortable for facial massage — enough oleic and linoleic acid to keep the slip smooth and gentle, but light enough that it absorbs before it can feel greasy. A small amount warmed between the palms and worked in gentle upward strokes along the jaw, cheeks, and forehead is a simple way to build a short facial massage into an evening routine, and the same satin finish makes it a comfortable everyday moisturizer for the rest of the body.
Store the bottle tightly capped in a cool, dark place away from direct heat and sunlight, which helps protect its vitamin E content and keep its delicately nutty aroma fresh. Like other cold-pressed nut oils, it may thicken slightly or look a little cloudy in cold weather; this is a normal, temporary change that resolves once the oil returns to room temperature.
For external use only. Patch test first if you have a known tree nut allergy, avoid contact with eyes, and consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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