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There are two kinds of almond oils. The bitter almond oil, comes from pressing bitter almonds that contain amygdalin that turns into toxic hydrocyanic acid once it is processed . Though it has some medicinal properties, bitter almond oil cannot be ingested. This oil can be used for topical application only. Sweet almond oil is made from edible almonds. This oil is used extensively for skin and hair. This oil has culinary uses too
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