Sweet Almond Oil is a potent essential oil for treating dry and sun-damaged skin and hair. It can be used for lightening the skin and acting as a gentle cleanser, preventing acne.
It’s extracted through oil distillation, or can also be extracted with an almond kernel press. This concentrated oil is packed with saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. This oil also contains high levels of fatty acids and has been used for centuries to treat skin diseases, namely, eczema and psoriasis. High in vitamins E and K, and essential B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and folate.