Sweet Almond Seed Meal

AKA: Almond meal, Almond powder, Ground almond
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Sweet Almond Seed Meal is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Effective at 16.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
235433-31-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Reduces Flyaways
Detangles Hair
Traditional Use
Sweet almond meal has been used in traditional skincare and beauty treatments across Mediterranean cultures as a gentle exfoliant and skin-softening ingredient. Historically ground almonds were mixed with water, milk, or oils to create cleansing and smoothing face masks.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5.0%
27.0%
0%38%
Reported use
CIR reported use: .5-27
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR