Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract

PRU

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract is a botanical extract derived from peach kernels. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning or marketing-led botanical ingredient rather than a high-evidence active, and data specific to the cosmetic extract is limited. Peach/Prunus materials are commonly associated with conditioning and antioxidant positioning in cosmetic references, but ingredient-specific performance data is sparse. ([ewg.org](https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/723123-PRUNUS_PERSICA_PEACH_KERNEL_EXTRACT/?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 84012-34-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific ingredient incompatibilities were identified in the sources reviewed., Because this is a botanical extract, compatibility is mainly formulation-dependent.

Risks & Warnings

Potential for irritation or allergy in people sensitive to Prunus/stone-fruit materials; botanicals can also vary in composition by extraction method and raw material quality. Peach kernels are known to contain amygdalin/cyanogenic compounds as a plant-source consideration, so well-controlled cosmetic processing matters, though the cosmetic extract itself is not established as a high-risk ingredient in the sources reviewed. ([sciencedirect.com](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0023643811001605?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Tatcha