# Sweet almond oil as a carrier for essential oils

> Sweet almond is the classic massage carrier: it has just enough slip to glide over skin without soaking in too fast, and almost no scent of its own. Affordable and versatile, it’s one of the most widely used base oils in aromatherapy.

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## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Prunus dulcis
- **Made from:** Almond kernels
- **Extraction:** Cold-pressed
- **Texture:** Medium
- **Absorption:** Moderate — gives good glide
- **Scent:** Very faint, slightly sweet
- **Shelf life:** About 12 months
- **Make-up:** Oleic acid ~60–75%, linoleic acid ~15–30%

## Best for

- Massage oils
- Body oils
- Bath blends (mixed into the oil first)
- General-purpose dilution

## How to use it

A relaxing 2% massage oil is about 12 drops of essential oil in 30 ml of sweet almond oil.

Dilution help: https://essential-oils.club/tools/dilution-calculator · https://essential-oils.club/tools/dilution-chart

## Cautions

Avoid if you have a tree-nut allergy. Keep it cool and use within about a year — it can turn rancid.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is sweet almond oil a good carrier oil?

Yes — it’s one of the most popular, especially for massage, thanks to its glide and mild scent. Skip it if you have a nut allergy.

### Can people with nut allergies use sweet almond oil?

It’s best avoided. Choose fractionated coconut, jojoba or grapeseed oil instead.

_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._