Sodium Sweet Almondate

Sodium Sweet Almondate 1
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AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis), a botanical source rich in fatty acids. Produced by saponification of almond oil fatty acids with sodium hydroxide to create the salt.
Sodium Sweet Almondate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
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
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off15%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR