Sweet almond (Prunus dulcis)



Updated 30 January 2024

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Rosaceae
  • Country of origin: Spain
  • Distilled part: almonds
  • Latin name: Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb

Comedogenicity index: 2 (= low comedogenic)

Properties

  • Soothing
  • Softening
  • Penetrating
  • Cicatrizant
  • Skin protector
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Laxative

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.