Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

AKA “Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis”

Essential Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

Family

Rosaceae (Rose family)

Plant Part

Seed

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

8007-69-0 / 90320-37-9

Form

Oil

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to Middle East, Mediterranean. Derived from the seeds of Prunus amygdalus dulcis, a tree in the Rosaceae family native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Extracted through cold-pressing of the dried almond seeds to obtain the oil.

Plant Source

Rosaceae (Rose family)

Plant Part

Seed

Function

Skin Conditioning | Emollient

Benefits

Conditions Skin

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Used for over 4,000 years in Ayurvedic, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean medicine as an emollient for dry and sensitive skin. Cleopatra and other historical figures reportedly used almond oil for skin softening and conditioning.