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Sweet almond oil for massage and dry skin
Sweet almond oil is a light, commonly used carrier oil for massage whose cosmetic claims are modest and supported mainly by small human trials, formulation studies and narrative reviews. The evidence shows modest increases in skin hydration and benefits when almond oil is part of emollient products, but few studies test sweet almond oil on its own for body dryness or stretch marks.
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