PLANT OIL
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
A gentle, time-honoured oil pressed from sweet almonds, rich in oleic acid and vitamin E, used to soften skin and give hair a smooth, glossy look.
Source
Sweet almond kernels
Used for
Softness, skin and hair
How it works
A classic softener, for skin and hair.
Sweet almond oil is pressed from the kernels of the sweet almond tree (Prunus amygdalus dulcis), not the bitter variety. It is mostly oleic acid with a smaller share of linoleic acid, plus naturally occurring vitamin E, which gives a smooth, cushioning oil that spreads easily.
Almond oil has one of the longest histories of any skincare oil, used for hundreds if not thousands of years, and is still a staple of massage and body care. A 2022 review of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils concluded that sweet almond oil has skin care benefits and helps support the skin's outer layer.
In hair care it coats the surface of each strand, helping hair feel softer and look glossier. It suits daily use in face oils, body oils, serums and conditioning hair formulas.
Almond oil has one of the longest histories of any skincare oil, used for hundreds if not thousands of years, and is still a staple of massage and body care. A 2022 review of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils concluded that sweet almond oil has skin care benefits and helps support the skin's outer layer.
In hair care it coats the surface of each strand, helping hair feel softer and look glossier. It suits daily use in face oils, body oils, serums and conditioning hair formulas.
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Pressed from sweet almond kernels; naturally rich in oleic acid and vitamin E
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Softens and smooths the look and feel of skin
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Helps hair feel softer and look glossier
Questions
Is sweet almond oil the same as bitter almond oil?
They come from the same species, Prunus dulcis, but from different varieties. Bitter almonds owe their bitterness to a compound called amygdalin, which never builds up in the kernels of sweet almonds. (Sánchez-Pérez et al., 2008)
What does sweet almond oil do for skin?
It is an emollient that imparts a soft feel to the skin, which is why it is used in so many skincare products. In cosmetics it is listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient, and it is made up mostly of oleic acid with a smaller share of linoleic acid. (COSMILE Europe; Blaak & Staib, 2022)
Is there research on sweet almond oil?
Yes. A 2022 review concluded that sweet almond oil has skincare benefits and helps support the skin's outer layer. Together with its very long history of use, that makes it one of the most trusted softening oils. (Blaak & Staib, 2022)
About the plant
The almond tree, Prunus dulcis (also known as Prunus amygdalus), belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to Western Asia, including Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and southern Turkey, and to Middle Asia in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. (USDA GRIN)
Almond oil has a long history of use on the skin, stretching back hundreds if not thousands of years, and today it is cold pressed from almond seeds for skincare. (Blaak & Staib, 2022; COSMILE Europe)
Almond oil has a long history of use on the skin, stretching back hundreds if not thousands of years, and today it is cold pressed from almond seeds for skincare. (Blaak & Staib, 2022; COSMILE Europe)
Good to know
Sweet almond oil comes from a tree nut. Anyone with a tree nut allergy may prefer to avoid it or seek advice first. (USDA GRIN)
The research
- Blaak J, Staib P. An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022;44(1):1-9 (opens in a new tab)
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (sweet almond oil; function: skin conditioning) (opens in a new tab)
- Sánchez-Pérez R, Jørgensen K, Olsen CE, Dicenta F, Møller BL. Bitterness in almonds. Plant Physiology, 2008;146(3):1040-1052 (opens in a new tab)
- USDA Agricultural Research Service, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Global). Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb (opens in a new tab)
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