Category: Health Services

Tags: Almond Oil, essential oils

Sweet Almond oil is extracted from the kernels of the deciduous almond tree. Sweet almond oil obtained by pressing the nuts is unrefined almond oil and retains most of the nutrients of the nut. There are two types of almond oil – sweet and bitter. Sweet almond oil is more suitable for skin as it is obtained from an Almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. Dulcis) whose seeds do not contain poisonous chemicals. Bitter Almond oil can be toxic and is derived from a different almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. Amara) and is mostly used for medicinal purposes. Almonds are considered “king of nuts” as it is full of healthy fats, fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals which make it a nutritional powerhouse. It is of no surprise that the oil derived from this nut, is extremely popular for its immense benefit for hair, body and skin. It contains important nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and zinc.