Sweet Almond Oil is a plant-derived fixed cosmetic oil obtained from the ripe seed kernels of the sweet almond tree, botanically associated with Prunus dulcis and Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis. Its commonly used cosmetic INCI name is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil.
Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in skincare, haircare, body-care and personal-care formulations because of its emollient and skin-conditioning properties. It provides a smooth oil-phase character and can contribute to softness, suppleness and a comfortable sensory profile in finished cosmetic products.
The oil is naturally rich in triglycerides containing fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, with smaller amounts of palmitic and stearic acids. The precise fatty-acid composition depends on almond variety, geographical origin, extraction method, refining and storage conditions.
Sweet Almond Oil can be used in facial oils, creams, lotions, body oils, massage formulations, hair oils, conditioners, hair masks, balms and other oil-based or emulsion formulations.
Sweet Almond Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the kernels of the sweet almond tree. It should be distinguished from bitter almond-derived materials because the botanical source and resulting ingredient identity are important for cosmetic formulation and raw-material documentation.
The cosmetic ingredient is generally identified as:
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
It is a fixed vegetable oil, not a volatile essential oil. The oil consists predominantly of triglycerides containing different fatty acids.
Sweet Almond Oil is typically obtained through mechanical pressing and subsequent filtration and/or purification. Commercial grades may be refined or unrefined, and these processing differences can influence color, odor, minor components and oxidative characteristics.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sweet Almond Oil |
| Common Name | Almond Oil |
| INCI Name | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil |
| Botanical Source | Prunus dulcis / Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis |
| Plant Part | Ripe seed kernel |
| Ingredient Type | Fixed vegetable oil |
| Chemical Family | Plant-derived triglyceride oil |
| CAS Number | 8007-69-0 |
| Alternative CAS Reference | 90320-37-9 may appear in some databases |
| EC Number | 291-063-5 |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to pale-yellow/yellow oily liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic, mild; grade-dependent |
| Primary Cosmetic Function | Skin conditioning |
| Additional Functions | Emollient, hair conditioning |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Oil Compatibility | Oil-soluble |
| Source | Botanical / vegetable |
The CAS/EC identifiers shown above should be checked against the exact commercial grade and current technical documentation. Cosmetic databases list 8007-69-0 and, in some cases, 90320-37-9 for this ingredient.
Sweet Almond Oil is widely used as an emollient. It contributes to the smoothness and softness of cosmetic formulations and can provide a pleasant, cushioning oil-phase feel.
Its principal cosmetic role is skin conditioning. Sweet Almond Oil can help improve the sensory characteristics of the skin after application and is commonly incorporated into products intended for dry or moisture-focused skincare.
Sweet Almond Oil is also used in haircare formulations as a conditioning oil. It can contribute to smoothness, softness, shine and manageability.
As a fixed vegetable oil, Sweet Almond Oil is suitable for the oil phase of emulsions and for anhydrous formulations such as facial oils, body oils and balms.
Its medium-weight oily character can provide glide, spreadability and a conditioning feel in creams, lotions, massage products and haircare formulations.
Sweet Almond Oil primarily contains triglycerides made from several fatty acids.
Important fatty acids associated with Sweet Almond Oil include:
Published commercial specifications show that the exact ranges can vary between grades. One cosmetic-grade specification, for example, lists oleic acid around 50–86% and linoleic acid around 20–30%, while other specifications use narrower ranges. Therefore, the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis should be used for the actual fatty-acid profile.
Depending on extraction and refining, Sweet Almond Oil can contain naturally occurring minor lipid components such as:
The level of these components depends strongly on processing. Refined and unrefined oils should therefore not be assumed to have identical minor-component profiles.
Sweet Almond Oil is suitable for:
Applications include:
Sweet Almond Oil can be used in:
Sweet Almond Oil is also used in selected formulations designed around gentle skin conditioning, including body oils and other personal-care products. The suitability of a particular grade should be evaluated against the intended application and quality requirements.
Because it is an oil-soluble ingredient, Sweet Almond Oil is particularly suitable for:
Sweet Almond Oil can be incorporated into the oil phase of:
Sweet Almond Oil contains a significant proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. Exposure to oxygen, heat and light can therefore affect its oxidative stability.
Appropriate storage, packaging and formulation practices are important for maintaining oil quality.
Depending on the grade and formulation, an appropriate antioxidant system may be considered to support oxidative stability.
Store Sweet Almond Oil in a tightly closed container and protect it from:
Refined and unrefined Sweet Almond Oils can differ in:
The appropriate grade should therefore be selected according to the intended cosmetic application.
Sweet Almond Oil can appear as a clear, pale-yellow to yellow liquid. Its odor may range from mild to characteristic depending on the grade and processing method.
Compatibility should be evaluated with:
Important quality-control parameters for Sweet Almond Oil can include:
Representative commercial specifications demonstrate that these parameters are commonly controlled for cosmetic Sweet Almond Oil.
Sweet Almond Oil should not be automatically treated as equivalent to bitter almond-derived materials.
Sweet Almond Oil:
For commercial cosmetic procurement, the botanical identity, plant part, extraction method and current technical documentation should be confirmed.
Sweet Almond Oil is an established botanical cosmetic ingredient used in skincare, haircare, body-care and personal-care formulations.
Swapnroop provides cosmetic ingredient supply support for manufacturers seeking Sweet Almond Oil with defined botanical identity and quality characteristics.
For commercial procurement, the required grade, refining status, extraction method, packaging, quantity, fatty-acid profile and current Certificate of Analysis or technical documentation should be confirmed according to the intended formulation.
Sweet Almond Oil is a fixed vegetable oil obtained from the ripe seed kernels of the sweet almond tree and used primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredient.
The INCI name is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil.
The commonly used CAS number is 8007-69-0. Some ingredient databases also list 90320-37-9, so the exact commercial grade documentation should be checked.
It is obtained from the ripe seed kernels of the sweet almond tree, Prunus dulcis / Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis.
Yes. Sweet Almond Oil is a fixed vegetable oil composed predominantly of triglycerides.
No. It is an oil-soluble ingredient and is essentially insoluble in water.
It is primarily used for skin conditioning and emollient functionality. It is also widely used in haircare and body-care formulations.
Yes. It is commonly incorporated into creams, lotions, facial oils, body oils and other skin-conditioning formulations.
Yes. It can be used in hair oils, conditioners, hair masks and other hair-conditioning products.
Important fatty acids include oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid. Exact percentages vary by grade and batch.
No. Sweet Almond Oil is a fixed vegetable oil, not a volatile essential oil.
It is generally a liquid at normal room temperature.
It is generally a clear, pale-yellow to yellow oily liquid, although appearance can vary with refining and grade.
Because it contains unsaturated fatty acids, oxidative stability should be considered. Appropriate packaging, storage and antioxidant strategy may be used depending on the formulation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |