Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) seed meal
AKA “Sweet Almond Seed Meal”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) seed meal
AKA: Sweet Almond Seed Meal
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Clean
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90320-37-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in traditional European and Middle Eastern skincare as a gentle exfoliant and skin softener. Ground almond meal was a common ingredient in beauty preparations for its mild abrasive and emollient properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sweet Almond Oil and Almond Meal
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet almond] Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Sweet Almondate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet almond] Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Sweet Almondate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sweet Almond Seed Meal
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR