Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters

Almond Oil/Polyglyceryl-10 Esters 1
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern formulation combining traditional almond oil with a polyglyceryl ester base developed in the 20th century. Created to provide the skin-conditioning benefits of almond oil in a more stable, easily-formulated ingredient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR