Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
AKA: Prunus amygdalus oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Sweet almond oil has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years for moisturizing and softening skin. Hydrogenation was developed in the 20th century to stabilize the oil while maintaining its emollient properties.
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%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR