Sweet Almond Oil
Fatty oil from sweet almond kernels. Gives a mild slip and softens the skin, though people with a nut allergy may react.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Pediatric dermatology work records that topical almond oil in infants increases the risk of food sensitization. People with a nut allergy should avoid it.
How to read tiers A–F
- CWeak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Caution
- Suitable for
- Dry, Normal
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sweet Almond Oil (INCI Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) is a fatty oil from sweet almond kernels. Contains 60-78% oleic acid, 20-30% linoleic acid, tocopherols, phytosterols. Mechanism. Forms a thin emollient film, softens skin, provides a mild slip. Fatty-acid ratio is closer to olive oil – more oleic, less linoleic. In atopic and barrier-impaired patients (especially infants) sunflower oil is preferred. Where applied. Massage oils, body products, lip balms, hair products. In Spain – ingredient in Babé Laboratorios baby oil, Mustela, many natural brands. Evidence base. Hydration and texture improvement in an RCT on 20 women over 4 weeks of 2% (Sumegová 2014). In atopics – less preferred due to high oleic acid content. Safety. CIR confirmed safety. Patients with nut allergy may show contact reactions – almond cross-reacts with hazelnut, cashew. Comedogenic in some acne patients (rating 2). Pregnancy and lactation – use with caution. Topical body use is acceptable, but avoid if the patient or child has a nut-allergy history. In infants at risk of food allergy (family history of atopy) dermatologists (Lack 2008, Brough 2014) recommend avoiding nut oils on skin – sensitisation risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sweet Almond Oil safe during pregnancy?
Sweet Almond Oil should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
What skin types is Sweet Almond Oil for?
Sweet Almond Oil suits: dry, normal. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is Sweet Almond Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Fatty oil from sweet almond kernels.
Is Sweet Almond Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 2/5 – low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Sweet Almond Oil?
The INCI name is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil. It may also appear as: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis.
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