Ingredient glossary
Sweet Almond Oil
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
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What it does
- softening
- nourishing
moderate evidenceWidely used as a massage and baby-care oil; generally safe but occasionally associated with breakouts on acne-prone skin and caution in nut allergy.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- normal
Approach with care
- nut allergy
- acne prone
- Clogs poresModerate
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
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