Almond Milk

About almond milk

Almond milk is a liquid active that dissolves in water. It goes into the water phase of a formula, usually during cool-down. The supplier CoA confirms the full INCI and the level for each lot, so check it before you write the label.

A comforting classic

Almond milk has a long history in beauty. Milk baths, almond cleansing milks and creamy almond lotions have been popular for generations, and the idea of a soft, soothing milk is easy for shoppers to understand. It fits gentle and family brands, and it suits dry and sensitive-feeling skin themes.

Product formats

Cleansing milks

A classic almond cleansing milk is gentle and creamy. Add almond milk to the water phase of a light emulsion with mild cleansing agents.

Creams and lotions

Face creams and body lotions with almond milk feel soft and comforting. Pair it with sweet almond oil in the oil phase for a full almond story.

Masks

A creamy mask with almond milk and kaolin gives a soft, smooth finish.

Bath products

Bath milks and bubble baths with almond milk are classic spa products. Add it to the water part after the surfactants are mixed.

Processing

Add almond milk below 40 °C and stir until fully mixed. Check the pH and the viscosity of the finished product. Protein- and sugar-rich natural liquids need a strong preservative system, so test preservation carefully.

Partners

Oat Milk and Rice Milk pair well for a multi-milk range. Sweet almond oil, panthenol and glycerin complete gentle formulas. More actives are listed in our actives catalog.

Allergen awareness

Almond is a tree nut. Decide how you will label the nut origin and whether to add a note on the pack, as some retailers request this.

Testing

Run warm-cabinet tests and watch for odor and color changes. A panel with dry, sensitive-feeling skin can rate comfort and softness.

Claims

Use soft, sensory wording: skin that feels soft, smooth and comforted; a gentle, creamy cleanse; a soothing milk bath.

Range ideas

A cleansing milk, a face cream and a bath milk make a classic almond line. Cream and pale beige packaging suits the theme. Gift sets around the holidays work well for milk-themed products.

Scent

Almond products often carry a soft, sweet almond or marzipan scent. Keep it light in face products, or offer a fragrance-free option.

Characteristics

Form: liquid. Solubility: water. Typical products: cleansing milks, creams, lotions, masks, bath products. INCI and level: supplier CoA.

Original recipe: almond cleansing milk, 100 g

Phase A: distilled water 75.50 g, glycerin 3.00 g, xanthan gum 0.20 g. Phase B: glyceryl stearate citrate 3.00 g, cetearyl alcohol 1.50 g, sweet almond oil 8.00 g, caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.00 g. Phase C: almond milk 4.00 g, panthenol 0.80 g, preservative 1.00 g. Heat A and B to 75 °C, emulsify, cool and add C below 40 °C.

Milk ingredients compared

Almond, oat and rice milks each carry a slightly different story. Almond feels rich and indulgent, oat feels gentle and family-friendly, and rice feels light and brightening in many Asian-inspired ranges. A brand can choose one as the hero or combine them in a multi-milk product. Whichever you choose, keep the name of the milk prominent on the pack, since shoppers pick these products for the ingredient they recognize. Test each milk separately in your base first to see how it affects color, scent and viscosity before combining them.

Texture

Almond milk keeps creams soft and light. It suits pump bottles and tubes well, since it does not thicken the base.

Record the lot number in your batch log so every production run can be traced back to its certificate of analysis. Retain a small sample of each lot for at least the shelf life of the finished product, since it makes later quality questions much easier to answer.

Storage

Store closed in a cool place away from light. Close the container after use.