Almond (Prunus dulcis) – A highly effective natural moisturizer, sweet almond oil is great for nourishing dry skin. Thanks to its emollient properties, almond oil can soften and enhance skin while improving overall complexion and balancing skin tone. Almond protein is rich in amino acid peptides known to effectively support sebaceous gland activity, while supplying the skin some partial peptides, which help protect against oxidation and other cellular damage. Almonds are native to the Middle East.