Other Names: Sweet almond oil

What it is: This oil is obtained from the seed kernels of sweet almonds. It acts as a skin conditioning agent.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Note:

• While Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil is safe to use on sensitive skin, it is not suitable for acne prone skin as it likely to cause occlusion.
• People allergic to almonds and tree nuts are recommended to take a patch test because few reports show that they may cause contact dermatitis in infants when used topically

Conclusion
Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://european-union.europa.eu
3. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in