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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

The almond softener.

What it does

Oil from sweet almonds. It softens and smooths dry skin.

Good to know

Comes from a tree nut. A French study found some children with food allergy had become sensitive to almond through skin creams. If you have a nut allergy, ask your doctor.

Often found in: Shower gels, Body lotions, Hand creams, Soaps

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• Percutaneous sensitization to almond oil in infancy, 27 children with food allergy (Allerg Immunol, 2000) (Medical)
• Review of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care (Int J Cosmet Sci, 2022) (Independent)