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Who knew this nut could do so much for your skin?

But it’s not a newly-discovered skincare ingredient for many.

Bottle of skincare oil with pile of whole almonds

Liz DeSouza for Byrdie

In fact, ancient cultures used it to treat hypertrophic scars, treatdry skin, and rejuvenate from head-to-toe.

Meet the Experts

What Is Almond Oil?

Almond oil is avitamin E- andantioxidant-rich extract that comes from pressing or grinding almonds.

Types of Almond Oil

There are two main types of almond oil: bitter and sweet.

Works well with:Other oils

Dont use:If you have a nut allergy.

Below, find all the ways it boosts your skin’s health.

“Avoid using almond oil if you have a known nut allergy,” Ingleton emphasizes.

People with acne-prone skin may also want to be cautious with almond oil.

Sweet almond oil is considered non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores.

It’s commonly used in skincare formulations targeted for oily skin types.

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