Genus prunus

Sweet cherry kernel oil is a stable, emollient oil, high in oleic acid, vitamin A and natural tocopherols. It is similar in properties to sweet almond and peach kernel oils, and it can be used within the same applications. Cherry kernel oil makes a light, moisturizing addition to lip balm, body butter, salt and sugar scrub formulations. It is also beneficial in bath oils, and it works well as a penetrating carrier oil in aromatherapy.

Although not widely known this oil has many benefits. It contains "eleostrearic acid" which is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is believed to play a role in the production of certain hormones called Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are short lived and are involved in controlling cell metabolism and pain relief mechanisms.   It also contains natural antioxidants in the form of the Tocopherols: alpha, delta and gamma, as well as vitamins A & E.