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Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil)

Sweet almond oil

Safety Notes

Oleic and linoleic acid rich; emollient; skin softening; widely used in baby massage; nut allergy (almond/tree nut), topical risk from intact skin low but patch test advisory for known nut allergy; well-tolerated by most

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Massage oils body oils baby oils hair care

Origin

Vegetable (sweet almond kernels)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Baby restriction: Tree nut allergy, caution

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) safe to use in skincare?

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Oleic and linoleic acid rich; emollient; skin softening; widely used in baby massage; nut allergy (almond/tree nut), topical risk from intact skin low but patch test advisory for known nut allergy; well-tolerated by most

Is Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) allowed in India?

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) used for in cosmetics?

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Massage oils body oils baby oils hair care.

Is Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) safe for babies?

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) has baby/child restrictions: Tree nut allergy, caution. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS8007-69-0
EC232-370-6

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