help with sweet almond oil

lionprincess00 · Nov 14, 2014

Almond Oil - Cosmetic Grade - Refined - 7/lbs. - ID # 87507SC ($2.6214/lb.)
7/lb. Plastic Bottle - Expeller Pressed - Carrier Oil - Emollient - Massage Oil
$18.35

Almond Oil - Sweet - Refined - Expeller Pressed - 7/lbs. ID # 91007SC ($3.48/lb.)
7/lb. Plastic Bottle - Expeller Pressed - Carrier Oil - Emollient - Prunus dulcis
$24.36

What's the difference? I normally purchase sweet almond oil from bb but went for soapers choice. The first is cheaper, and I wanted to get it. It doesn't say sweet almond, though, and I was confused on the difference. I got the second more expensive one.

Also, for 31.87 grand total for 7 lbs, 7 lbs doesn't look like much. Sure I've been paying 5-6 bucks plus shipping (5.25 is it??) from bb for 1 lb, but is this a good price? I love it over all soft oils.
I have a gallon equating 7 lbs of regular 100% veggie oil made from soybeans I get from Wal-Mart for frying up food, and it is so much cheaper, I began to second guess the price I paid. Then again, soybean oil is a lot cheaper than the nicer soft oils.....Thx!

new12soap · Nov 14, 2014

I believe the more expensive one is considered "food grade". That is not to say it has been packaged for use as food, so I wouldn't say you should eat it!

They are both sweet almond oil.

The cosmetic grade is fine for soap and B&B products, just so you know for next time. It's one of my favorites, too.

lionprincess00 · Nov 14, 2014

Thx for the info! Suppose I'm a snob...instead of a higher olive and a smaller % specialty, I use higher specialty and smaller olive! I just don't like my soft oil olive dominant soaps as much.

shunt2011 · Nov 14, 2014

I don't know if it's true but there have been conversations regarding the cosmetic grade not being 100% of that oil. I used the cosmetic grade avocado and didn't notice a vast difference but just thought I'd mention it. I can't speak personally so it's just hearsay. I still use cosmetic grade with no troubles.

lionprincess00 · Nov 14, 2014

Thx for the tidbit shunt!

pamielynn · Nov 14, 2014

You can call Mike at Soaper's Choice and ask. They are very helpful about their products.

new12soap · Nov 14, 2014

Agreed, Mike is awesome. Just make sure you have plenty of free time, because he will tell you all you could every possibly want to know about persic oils.

lionprincess00 · Nov 14, 2014

So the prices are good, because I read so many good reviews I assumed they were about as good as it gets. I am much happier with the price ppo including shipping than the other 2 places I bought from prior.

cmzaha · Nov 15, 2014

When I questioned the difference I was informed it is not 100% almond oil. I do not remember if they told me what the other oils could be. That was 4 or 5 years ago so maybe it has changed.

shunt2011 · Nov 15, 2014

I agree their prices are excellent in most cases. I purchase a lot from them except CO and Castor which I can get locally for the same price without shipping. Carolyn, I had heard the same with the Avocado....knew I heard it somewhere.