Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil

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AKA: Sweet almond Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used for over 4,000 years in Ayurvedic, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean medicine as an emollient for dry and sensitive skin. Cleopatra and other historical figures reportedly used almond oil for skin softening and conditioning.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR