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INGREDIENT DICTIONARY

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Sweet Almond Oil

INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | CAS #: 8007-69-0
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Sweet almond oil is a cosmetic emollient used to soften and condition the skin. 

What is Sweet Almond Oil & why is it used?

It is used as a carrier oil to improve skin feel and support formulation performance in oils, creams, and balms.

QUALITY MATTERS

Why specification quality matters

Cosmetic-grade sweet almond oil with high purity and controlled stability parameters, supporting consistent formulation performance.   

Solubility Oil soluble
Primary function Oil
Use level 1.0–100.0%

Behaviour in formulations

Acts as an emollient and carrier oil, improving texture and absorption.

Sensory notes

Sweet almond oil provides a smooth, medium-weight skin feel with good spreadability and moderate absorption, leaving the skin soft without heaviness.

Formulation considerations

PROCESSING

Add to the oil phase with mixing until uniform.

COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with most oils, emollients, waxes, and oil-based systems. Works well in emulsions and anhydrous formulations.

pH
Not pH dependent
FORMULATION EXAMPLES

Facial oil

  • Sweet almond oil: 50–100%
  • Vitamin E

 Cream

  • Sweet almond oil: 5–15%
  • Emulsion system

 Body oil

  • Sweet almond oil: 40–80%
  • Blended oils

Use level considerations

Recommended range 1.0–100.0%
Suggested starting level 5–20% for most cosmetic formulations%

Typically used at 1–100% depending on formulation.  

Formulation summary

A medium-weight emollient oil used to improve skin feel and support formulation performance.

 

 

Quality notes

Cosmetic-grade sweet almond oil with high purity and controlled stability parameters, supporting consistent formulation performance.   

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