Common Name(s): Peg-20 almond glycerides,polyoxyethylene-20 almond oil glycerides,sweet almond peg-20 ester

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Helps oil and water blend while providing the skin-nourishing benefits of almond oil.

Why It's Used: Combines peg-20 emulsification (hlb ~12–14) with sweet almond oil's oleic/linoleic fatty acid profile for conditioning.

How It Works: Peg-20 units give hlb ~12–14; almond glyceride core (rich in c18:1 oleic acid) provides skin nourishing emolliency; overall structure bridges oil and water phases.

Typically Found In: Almond-enriched lotions,natural emulsions,skin conditioning formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emulsifier

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,emollient,moisturizing

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required

Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)

Source Notes: Sweet almond oil from prunus amygdalus dulcis; eo from petrochemical; semi-natural. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Well tolerated; nut oil origin – patch test recommended for nut allergy individuals.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Emollients,humectants,other peg emulsifiers,natural oils

Avoid Combining With: Avoid in formulas for individuals with nut allergies

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Almond oil glycerides are rich in c18:1 (oleic ~70%) and c18:2 (linoleic ~20%); peg-20 ethoxylation gives hlb appropriate for o/w emulsification while retaining natural almond oil's skin affinity.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary