Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Almond oil unsaponifiables
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated sweet almond oil unsaponifiables
Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Almond oil's unsaponifiable fraction contains vitamins and phytosterols traditionally valued in skincare. This hydrogenated extract was developed in modern cosmetic chemistry to isolate and stabilize the beneficial components for targeted skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR