Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
AKA “Sweet Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Almond oil propylene glycol esters
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Propylene Glycol Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
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 Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR