| Latin Name : | Corylus Avellana |
| English Name : | Hazelnut |
| French Name : | Noisette |
| Family : | Betulaceae |
| Origin : | Italia, United States |
The hazelnut tree is a 5 to 8 meters high tree of the Betulaceae family found in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. There are several species of the genus Corylus which all produce nuts containing an edible kernel. To distinguish Corylus avellana from the others, it is generally called "common hazel".
| Used Part : | Nut |
| Extraction : | Cold pressing of food grade hazelnuts, neutralization by sodium hydroxide (removal of free fatty acids for soap), bleaching by earths (0.25 to 2.0% of bleaching clay is added to the oil and mixed for from 20 to 30 minutes at 85 to 95 °C under vacuum. The "spent" clay is filtered from the oil), deodorization by steam (The process of blowing hot oil with steam under a high vacuum to remove traces of volatile materials causing odor or flavor), winterization (Chilling of edible oils to remove the more saturated glycerides so that the oil remains clear at low temperatures.). |
| Main Components : | Oleic Acid 79%, Leinoleic Acid 12.5%, Palmitic Acid 5%, Stearic Acid 2.5%. This oil is rich in essential fatty acids (mono-insaturated) and a certain number of vitamins (A, E). |
| Oil Characteristics : | Amber yellow oil with a delicate perfume. |
| Saponification index : | 191 (187-195) |
Non-comedogenic, it equilibrates oily skins. Highly penetrating: it softens gently without leaving a greasy feel. It allows an easy penetration of active molecules such as essential oils. Cicatrizant, it prevents skin dessication. It is also softening.
Hazelnut oil can induce reactions in people presenting allergies to nuts. It is recommended to make an allergy test on the skin of the inner elbow.
