Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
AKA “Sweet Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Almond oil propylene glycol esters
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Propylene Glycol
Effective at 1.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created by combining almond oil (traditionally valued for skin conditioning) with propylene glycol. Developed in modern cosmetics to enhance spreadability and water compatibility while retaining almond oil's emollient benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR