Snapshot
- Overview
- Cherry seed oil that softens skin and replenishes barrier lipids.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Hydration
- Type
- Emollient
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Nourishes dry skin for a softer, more elastic feel. Helps replenish surface lipids to support resilience.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
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.
Products with Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil
