Is Almond Oil comedogenic?

A light plant oil pressed from sweet almonds and common in massage oils and carrier blends.

This is informational, not medical advice.

Category: oil

Almond Oil

Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 2 / 5 (Low risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

A light plant oil pressed from sweet almonds and common in massage oils and carrier blends. It is rated low to mild, though it is still a fatty oil that may trigger fungal acne in some people.

Common INCI Aliases: prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, sweet almond oil

Scientific References: porecloggingcheck.com; labelpeek.com; skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com

Other names for Almond Oil

  • prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
  • sweet almond oil

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