Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Almond oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated sweet almond oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Sweet Almond Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Almond oil's unsaponifiable fraction contains vitamins and phytosterols traditionally valued in skincare. This hydrogenated extract was developed in modern cosmetic chemistry to isolate and stabilize the beneficial components for targeted skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR