OILS FOR INTERNAL USE COLD-PRESSED FOOD GRADE Lt 1 The sweet almond oil has an emollient and soothing effect on the digestive system. Cold-pressed sweet almond oil is excellent for preventing stretch marks during pregnancy, for preventing nipple cracks in breastfeeding women (by applying it to the area), as a moisturizer for the skin, as a regenerating hair treatment, and generally as a massage base to which you can optionally add your preferred essential oils.