Beauty Elixir

Plant oil

Is Almond Oil comedogenic?

Comedogenic rating 2/5

Mildly, so most people are fine.

A classic Indian beauty oil. It is low-to-moderately comedogenic.

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.

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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.

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