One of the most prominent types of oils that are extracted is sweet and bitter almond oil, but many people are unable to tell the difference between them, and you should know that each of them differs in terms of appearance, and even the uses of each may differ.

The difference between sweet and bitter almond oil in terms of source

Although almond oil is generally produced by extracting it using cold pressing by pressing the almond granules, the source for both types differs, as their source is as follows:

• Sweet almond oil is extracted from the almond kernels, which are classified in the Rosaceae family. This tree is widely cultivated in a number of countries, especially in Asia and the Middle East. They are the first countries to plant these trees before they appear in other places.
• Bitter almond oil, which is extracted from different types of almond trees, differs from the previous type.

The difference between sweet and bitter almond oil in terms of uses

As we mentioned, almond oil is classified into two main types, sweet and bitter, and because of the difference between each of them, both may be used for different purposes, which we explain below:

Bitter almond oil uses

It is used in the manufacture of some medicines, and it is characterized by its very strong smell, which is why it is used in the manufacture of soap and may even be used in massage operations, but beware of using it orally, because it contains some toxic chemical elements that may harm you.

Sweet almond oil uses

Since this type of oil is extracted from the fruit of sweet almond, it is used to make skin care products, and not only that, but it is also used in the manufacture of hair care products.

In addition to the previous uses, you should know, dear reader, that almond oil in general, whether sweet or bitter, can be used to provide some benefits to the body, as it helps to do the following:

• Reduce wrinkles.
• Moisturizing the skin.
• Reducing the redness caused by acne, but it may cause an increase in acne problems in others.
• Helps reduce stretch marks in the skin.
• It protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.