Almond-flavouring essence (7)?!
Almond-flavouring essence (7)?
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Almonds yield around half their weight in an oil that is almost scentless and has excellent softening and nourishing properties. It keeps well and makes an excellent massage oil either on its own, or used as a carrier oil for selected essential oils in aromatherapy. Almond oil is light, easily absorbed by the skin and can help to alleviate itching eczema. Taken internally, it acts as a laxative. Ground almonds are also beneficial to the skin and make an excellent facial scrub that cleanses and softens.
The Bitter Almond, Prunus amara, is also widely cultivated for its oil and is used cosmetically and for massage. For almond essence and almond flavoring bitter almonds are preferred.