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Almond Oil

Best

Emollient

Almond Oil description

Also known as sweet almond oil, this is a non-volatile, non-fragrant oil extracted from the seeds of almonds and used as an emollient. Almond oil is a rich source of skin-replenishing ingredients including triglycerides and several fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, and myristic among them). It is not known to cause sensitivity.Almonds (_Prunus amygdalus_) can be sweet or bitter. Sweet almond is listed in Latin as Prunus amygdalus or Prunus dulcis and does not contain harmful constituents. Bitter almond comes from another species, _Prunus amara_, and does contain harmful constituents that shouldn’t be applied to skin.

Related ingredients: Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids Glycerides

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Almond Oil references

  • ISRN Toxicology, September 2013, ePublication
  • Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, February 2010, pages 10-12
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2008, pages 4,096-4,10

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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