Armelline oils: benefits and use



Armelline are the seeds that are found mainly in the core of apricot and peach, shaped like a small light almond, but also of cherry and plum .

Its singular name is of Venetian derivation; in fact "armellino" in Venetian means "apricot", being imported directly from Armenia, where it is one of the most typical and popular fruits.

The armellina has a bitter aftertaste , reminiscent of almonds, so it is often used in gastronomy, especially in confectionery, for cakes and desserts: the classic macaroons see it as an ingredient, together with almonds, and is also found in liqueurs and syrups.

Cosmetic properties of armelline oils

The oils of armellin a or hazelnut are even more widely used in the cosmetic field, because they are extremely light and at the same time nutritious, easily absorbed and not very useful.

Armellina oil, whether derived from peach, apricot, plum, or cherry, has very common characteristics:

  • it has emollient, nourishing, moisturizing and soothing properties, especially the oil derived from plum;
  • it has regenerating and antioxidant properties , counteracting the formation of arugula ( apricot kernel oil ), often also astringent and purifying, such as cherry kernel oil, very rich in linoleic acid;
  • it all has a pleasant scent ranging from marzipan, through walnut, to bitter almonds;
  • it is recommended both for deeply nourishing mature skin, as well as for children's skin, especially peach oil;
  • they are excellent for fighting cellulite and promoting cell turnover (apricot kernel oil); in particular cherry oil is very suitable for targeted massages.

On the skin armelline oils are used by combining a few drops with the usual moisturizing cream or carrier oil; you can prepare a mask to be applied to the hair before shampooing by putting together linseed oil with apricot oil, perfect for those who want to feed a dull, dry and dehydrated hair thoroughly.

Armellina oils: how much they cost and where they are found

Cherry kernel oil, as well as apricot and peach oil, costs just over 10 euros per 100ml of product ; a little more expensive is the oil of plum seeds: from 8 to 10 euros for 30 ml. They are found organic online and more difficult in common herbalist shops.

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