An extract of the press cake left after pressing sweet almonds, used for skin protection and skin conditioning.
What it is
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedcake extract is an extract of the seedcake, the solid residue left after pressing oil from the seeds, of the sweet almond, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (accepted name Prunus dulcis var. dulcis), of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.