Ingredient glossary
Sweet Almond Oil
On your shelf ✓What Sweet Almond Oil does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
In short: Sweet Almond Oil delivers softening and nourishing, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Softening, nourishing
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Moderate
The Glow take
A comfort ingredient, and none the worse for it.
Sweet Almond Oil is here for feel and moisture, softening the skin and slowing water loss. More comfort than correction.
— Maya
What it does
- softening
- nourishing
moderate evidenceWidely used as a massage and baby-care oil; generally safe but occasionally associated with breakouts on acne-prone skin and caution in nut allergy.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- normal
Approach with care
- nut allergy
- acne prone
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Take extra care if any of these apply to you: nut allergy, acne prone.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
Sweet Almond Oil, answered
Is Sweet Almond Oil safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Sweet Almond Oil is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Sweet Almond Oil?
Approach Sweet Almond Oil with care if any of these apply to you: nut allergy and acne prone. It carries a moderate risk of clogging pores, so acne-prone skin should go carefully.
What concentration of Sweet Almond Oil actually works?
Sweet Almond Oil tends to do its job in the 2 to 20% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
Does it clog pores?
A classic carrier oil, moderate on the scale.
- This rating comes from old lab tests on the isolated ingredient, not the finished product.
- The full formula, how much is used, and your own skin all matter more than one number.
- If you are acne-prone it is worth noticing, not a reason to avoid it on sight.
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