Almond Oil
AKA “Prunus amygdalus oil, Sweet almond oil, Prunus dulcis oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Almond oil
AKA: Prunus amygdalus oil, Sweet almond oil, Prunus dulcis oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oils, almond, ethoxylated, 6 mol EO
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
124046-50-0
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Formulation and in vitro evaluation of a cosmetic emulsion from almond oil.
Akhtar N, Ahmad M, - G, Masood MI, Aleem M
Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2008
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sweet Almond Oil and Almond Meal
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR