Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil unsaponifiables

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AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Derived from sweet almond kernels (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Extracted through cold-pressing of almond kernels, then further refined to isolate the unsaponifiable fraction.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90320-37-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
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 as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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