Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Sweet almond oil has been used since ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean region as a skin softener and massage oil. The unsaponifiable fraction contains bioactive compounds historically valued for nourishing and protecting the skin.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Industry reports use up to 27.0% across all product types. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 883).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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