Almond Oil
AKA “Prunus amygdalus oil, Sweet almond oil, Prunus dulcis oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Almond oil
AKA: Prunus amygdalus oil, Sweet almond oil, Prunus dulcis oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Almond oil from Italy softens and smooths skin while helping blend product ingredients together for a luxurious texture.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
124046-50-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Italy. Extracted from the seeds of sweet almond trees (Prunus amygdalus) in the Rosaceae family, primarily grown in Italy. Cold-pressed from dried almond seeds to obtain the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Plant Source
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used since ancient times in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ayurvedic traditions as a moisturizing and softening agent for skin and hair; prized by Roman and Egyptian beauty practitioners for its emollient properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Industry reports use up to 27.0% across all product types. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 883).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR