Almond oil is obtained from almond (Prunus amygdalus) nuts, belongs to subgenus Amygdalus of the genus Prunus
Sweet almond oil contains many nutrients that are good for the skin, including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants. Using almond oil may help soothe and hydrate your skin and hair. Some people also use almond oil to reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles and to treat skin conditions
ConstituentsThe chemical composition of Almond oil is oleic acid (68%) (C18:1), stearic acid (C18:0), linoleic acid (C18:2), palmitoleic acid (C16:1) and palmitic acid (C16:0), . Almond oil is used as a carrier oil to dilute the essential oils making them safer to use on skin.
Vitamins present in almond oil include vitamin E and vitamin K