Essential oils are today gaining much popularity amongst all types of therapies like Ayurveda and Homeopathy. The use of these oils is in existence from the ancient times and it exists till now. These are obtained mostly by the process of distillation (using water or steam) from the various parts of a plant or a tree. These essential oils have found its root usage in industries like perfumery, aromatherapy, culinary, medicinal, and others. The fragrance of these oils is so intense that their usage in the incense industry is very popular.

One such product that has found vivid usage is Almond oil bitter. It is basically a light weight and nutrients rich oil that has found its foremost usage in the massage industry. It is especially effectual for the skin as it has got the properties to be easily absorbed by the skin, and so it has got softening effect on the skin. The botanical name of the tree from which it is obtained is Prunus amygdalus var. dulcus which belongs to the Rosaceae family. This tree has the capacity to grow up to the height of 8 meters. The importance of this oil in the history has been high and really impactful.

Its physical properties like taste, smell and flavor do vary, depending on the species from which it is extracted. It doesn't have a single species of plant, but many species from which it is extracted. Some of the species from which it is extracted are common whilst some are rare. When the oil is obtained from the rare species, its cost becomes significantly high. The most common species of almonds from which Almond Oil Bitter is obtained are the species of wild almonds. These wild almonds grow in the Mediterranean region. The basic nature of the almonds that grow in this plant is toxic, and in order to remove the toxicity they are first roasted and then leached.

The use of Almond oil bitter is very extensive in aromatherapy. One of its most sought after usage is in the massaging therapies. It is good for the skin as it possesses unique softening, smoothing and moisturizing properties. When this oil is used on a regular basis, it can help in the prevention of ailments like chapping, flaking, cracking of skin, ageing, and others.

Apart from these uses Almond oil bitter is also used in making branded cosmetics. While speaking about the use of this oil in cosmetics, it becomes mandatory to state that this oil makes to be an effective eye makeup remover too.