Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

AKA: Sweet almond Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative 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.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet almond] Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8007-69-0 / 90320-37-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
11 studies / 11 not sensitizing (CIR 221 and 577)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 577)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions minimal (CIR 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
16 studies / 1 irritating / 5 mixed / 10 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 221 and 577)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR