Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil

Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil 1
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AKA: Prunus amygdalus oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Derived from sweet almond kernels (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cold-pressed sweet almond oil to increase stability and viscosity.
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR