Almond oil is used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy. Essential
oils need to be mixed into a carrier (base) oil since most of them
are too potent and concentrated to be used undiluted on the
skin.
There are 2 forms of almond oil: bitter (known as just "almond
oil") and sweet. Sweet almond oil is preferred by most
aromatherapists and can be used in aromatherapy recipes for
children.