Sweet almond is used for high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, skin conditions, and other conditions, but there’s no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Sweet almond is also used to dissolve certain medications in a liquid so they can be given as shots.Almond Oil is an effective treatment of stretch marks and acne scars due to its unique composition. For this reason, pregnant women are advised to use Sweet Almond oil to massage themselves to prevent stretch marks and to get rid of skin irritation.