Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil

Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil is a lightweight emollient oil expressed from sweet cherry seeds, with a high content of oleic and linoleic acids. It softens skin, supports barrier lipids, and adds slip in facial oils, creams, and hair formulations.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Cherry seed oil that softens skin and replenishes barrier lipids.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Hydration
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Nourishes dry skin for a softer, more elastic feel. Helps replenish surface lipids to support resilience.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Blended into facial oils, night creams, and lip treatments. Also used in scalp serums and leave-in hair drops for lightweight conditioning.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Usually well tolerated with low irritation likelihood. As with many plant oils, patch test if you have very reactive or stone-fruit sensitivities. Very acne-prone users may assess individual tolerance before daily use.

Is Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil a Good Ingredient?

It's rated Good: its oleic and linoleic-rich profile delivers reliable emolliency and helps replenish barrier lipids with a light skin feel and low irritation potential. It works well as a slip-boosting, softening oil across many product types.

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