Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters

Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters 1
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AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Sweet almond oil is cold-pressed from the kernels of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis trees, native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. The oil undergoes transesterification with polyglycerin-10 to create emulsifying esters.
Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-10.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR