- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Also listed as
- Almond Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Badam Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Products that contain Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Oil comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Almond Oil (INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. A classic Indian beauty oil. It is low-to-moderately comedogenic.
Is Almond Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Almond Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Almond Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Almond Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Badam Oil.