The ingredient, explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil has published research relevant to cosmetic safety assessment.

Skin conditioning

Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

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

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Safety assessment

The assessment reviews dermal irritation and sensitization, including almond-oil-specific animal and formulation studies.

What this does not tell us

Group safety review, with formulation tests and read-across. Conclusion is limited to assessed uses and concentrations; it does not establish a moisturizing or stretch-mark benefit.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 29243540 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 0 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.