Contains ~65% oleic acid, making it one of the richest oleic acid sources in cosmetics. Malassezia lipase readily cleaves sweet almond oil triglycerides. Problematic for seborrheic dermatitis; also contains amygdalin which can cause rare allergic reactions in nut-sensitive individuals.
The research
Sweet Almond Oil is a emollient backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2017 · systematic review
Review: sweet almond oil has ~65% oleic acid — the highest among common cosmetic oils; low comedogenicity rating but very high Malassezia-feeding potential; excellent emollient for non-seb-derm skin but contraindicated for Malassezia-prone individuals
Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology · 2015 · systematic review
Review listing sweet almond oil (~65% oleic acid) among the most problematic oils for seb derm; one of the highest oleic acid concentrations among cosmetic plant oils; Malassezia lipase readily cleaves its triglycerides to release free oleic acid
Products with Sweet Almond Oil
In 371 products — most often serums (136), moisturizers (110), cleansers (74), from $7.00 to $1115.62. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
Dream Cream Hydrating Anti-Aging Night Cream for Sensitive Skin is a antioxidant serum by Onekind. Key ingredients include Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol.
NIP+FAB Peptide Fix Melting Jelly Cleanser 120ml is a water cleanser by Nip + Fab. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica.
Caudalie Soleil des Vignes Oil Elixir 100ml is a skincare product by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Fragrance.