Sweet Almond Oil

Category: Emollient, Plant Oil
Used in: Haircare, scalp treatments, skincare, body care

INCI & Usage Level

INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Typical Usage Levels:

• 5% – 8% in hair conditioners
• 5% – 15% in lotions and creams 
• 5% – 20% in body care products
• Upto 100% in hair oils
  

Usage depends on formulation texture, product type, and desired conditioning effect.

Sweet Almond Oil at a Glance

• Derived from sweet almonds (Prunus amygdalus dulcis)
  
• Lightweight, non-fragrant emollient oil
  
• Rich in fatty acids that support hair softness and flexibility
  
• Helps improve hair smoothness, shine, frizz and manageability
  
• Suitable for regular scalp and hair care routines
  

What This Ingredient Does

Sweet almond oil is a plant-derived emollient rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids that help soften the hair fiber and support scalp nourishment.

In haircare, it works by coating the hair shaft, reducing roughness, improving frizz, and enhancing overall manageability. It helps make hair feel smoother, softer, and more conditioned without weighing it down when used appropriately. On the scalp, sweet almond oil supports moisture balance and nourishment, making it useful in scalp oils and nourishing treatments.

In skincare, sweet almond oil also functions as a barrier-supporting emollient, helping reduce moisture loss and improve skin softness.

Benefits

• Improves hair softness and smoothness
  
• Enhances hair shine and manageability
  
• Helps maintain scalp nourishment and moisture balance
  
• Softens and conditions skin
  
• Supports barrier function
  

Who It’s Suitable For

• Dry, dull, damaged or frizz-prone hair
  
• Scalp care routines focused on nourishment and comfort
  
• Normal to dry skin types
  
• Body and baby care formulations
  

How It’s Commonly Used

Sweet almond oil is commonly used in:

• Hair oils and scalp nourishment blends
  
• Conditioning treatments and hair masks
  
• Leave-on and rinse-off hair products
  
• Moisturizers and body lotions
  

Its versatility makes it suitable for both daily care and intensive conditioning formulas.

Note by Dr. Su

(M.D. Dermatologist)

Sweet almond oil is a gentle, hair-friendly emollient that supports softness, smoothness, and scalp nourishment. When used consistently, it helps maintain healthy-looking hair and complements active hair care ingredients without irritation.