Sweet Almond Oil: What It Is and How to Use It

Sweet almond oil is pressed from the kernels of the sweet almond tree, Prunus dulcis. It has a long history in skincare and massage.

Allergy note: almonds are tree nuts. Do not use sweet almond oil if you have a nut allergy.

What is sweet almond oil made of?

It is mostly oleic acid, with some linoleic acid. It is pale gold, with a very mild scent.

Sweet almond or bitter almond?

They are different products. Sweet almond oil is the plant oil used on skin and hair. Bitter almond oil is a scent and flavouring ingredient and is not what you want for this.

What does it feel like?

Sweet almond oil feels soft and light, and it glides easily. That glide is why it has long been used for massage.

How to use sweet almond oil on skin

Smooth a little over damp skin after bathing. It moisturises dry skin and leaves it feeling comfortable.

How to use sweet almond oil on hair

Warm a few drops in your palms and run them through the ends. It leaves hair feeling soft without much weight.

Sweet almond in SEVN

Sweet almond gives the SEVN blend its soft, easy glide. Because SEVN contains almond and macadamia oils, it is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy. See all seven oils in The Blend.

Shop SEVN Signature Nourishing Oil or try the 20 ml sample for £5.