PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

Description: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL — moisturizing (Sweet Almond Oil).

All Functions: moisturizing (Sweet Almond Oil)

Quick Facts:

• Category: emollient
• Comedogenic Rating: 2/5

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Sweet almond oil is a natural ingredient with documented skin benefits for both adults and children
• Research shows it may help with dry skin, aging skin, and atopic dermatitis
• The oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids
• Quality and stability vary significantly between products on the market
• Most commercial almond oils tested did not meet European Pharmacopoeia standards

Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.

🧪 PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

CAS Number: 8007-69-0 / 90320-37-9

Also Known As: —

Category: emollient

EC Number: – / 291-063-5

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

2/5

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, commonly known as sweet almond oil, contains several bioactive compounds including unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids (Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2022). #1: The oil has been studied for its potential to strengthen the skin’s outermost protective layer, called the stratum corneum, and may help restore its integrity and lipid balance (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022). #2: Research suggests the oil may be beneficial for managing dry skin, aging skin, and atopic dermatitis (a type of inflammatory skin condition), though the review notes some inconsistencies across different studies (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022). Historically, sweet almond oil has been used for hundreds, possibly thousands of years in traditional skincare practices (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022).

However, an important caveat: when researchers tested 17 commercial almond oil products sold in pharmacies, herbal shops, and online stores, only 2 out of 17 samples met the European Pharmacopoeia quality standards, suggesting significant variability in product quality and stability across the market (Turk J Pharm Sci, 2022). The review of natural cosmetic oils emphasizes that how almond oil is formulated—including considerations about product oxidation, how deeply it penetrates the skin, and protection of the skin’s barrier—is crucial for achieving consistent results (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022). While benefits have been documented both in laboratory and clinical settings, researchers note that further experimental data are needed to fully understand the oil’s effects on skin structure and function (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022).

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

Derived from this ingredient’s irritancy potential and comedogenicity rating against the needs of each skin type — e.g. oily and acne-prone skin are marked down for pore-clogging ingredients, sensitive skin for irritants. A starting heuristic, not a dermatological verdict.

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

🧴 Products Containing PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

• Beierdorf, Nivea Naturally good crema giorno idratante
• Nivea Lait crème nourrissant
• BRYNILD GRUPPEN AS NIVEA Creme Soft Douchecrème
• Nivea Men Sensitive Shower Gel Soothing + Bamboo Extract
• Nivea Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
• Nivea Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
• Nivea Milk nutritiva
• nivea natural balance tagespflege
• Nivea Natturally good anti-age
• tetesept tetesept Zeit für Dich
• douglas seathalasso
• Cien Cien cream soap Milk&Honey
• Balea Lip palm Rosé
• Nivea Naturally Good
• Alterra Sensitiv-Shampoo Jojoba & Bio-Mandel
• L’Oréal, L’Oreal Luxe, The Body Shop Baume mains renfort protecteur
• Henkel, Schwarzkopf Gliss Kur – Hair repair – Oil Nutritive Shampoo
• Urtekram Hand Cream
• quiz lip balm strawberry aloe shea butter
• Lux Lux wake me up soap

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Blaak J et al. (2022). An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications. Int J Cosmet Sci.
• Ali ZK et al. (2022). Antiangiogenic Activity of Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis) Oil Alone and in Combination with Aspirin in both in vivo and in vitro Assays. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev.
• Mandalari G et al. (2023). Effect of Nuts on Gastrointestinal Health. Nutrients.
• Shi T et al. (2023). Almond (Amygdalus communis L.) kernel protein: A review on the extraction, functional properties and nutritional value. Food Res Int.
• Berkkan A et al. (2022). Evaluation of Marketed Almond Oils [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb] in Terms of European Pharmacopoeia Criteria. Turk J Pharm Sci.