Common Name(s): Almond oil propylene glycol esters,almond oil propylene glycol esters,botanical oil,emollient efa source

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning from sc-compatible fatty acid triglycerides with the specific oleic, linoleic, and saturated fatty acid ratio of almond oil determining barrier repair properties.

Why It's Used: Almond oil propylene glycol esters is selected for the distinctive lipid profile of almond oil — the specific efa composition determines spreading speed, occlusion level, and sc barrier integration properties unique to this botanical source.

How It Works: Botanical oil triglycerides: oleic c18:1 → fluid emolliency; linoleic c18:2 → ceramide precursor; sfa → structure and occlusion; sc lipid bilayer integration.

Typically Found In: Skin care,barrier repair

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Efa composition and oxidative stability should be verified — rancidity raises free radical load rather than reducing it.

Last Verified: Cosing database,almond oil botanical oil review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22