Sweet almond oil

Sweet almond oil 1
AKA: Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sweet almond seed oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Solvent
Not Clean
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-4.
Effective at 16.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
1072006-19-9
Form
Oil
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Dissolves Ingredients
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Lifts away dirt and oil
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Used since ancient times in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare; mentioned in 13th-century Persian medical texts for softening skin and treating irritation. Traditionally applied by Egyptian women and across European folk medicine as an emollient for dry skin, eczema, and as a massage oil.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5.0%
27.0%
0%38%
Reported use
CIR reported use: .5-27
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR