Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil comes from the large pits of apricots that can yield up to 45% oil. The oil is similar in weight to human sebum, making it an extremely hydrating carrier oil suitable for a variety of skin types.

Apricot Oil is light with a mild scent like marzipan and has often been used as an emollient in cleansers. Its substitutes are peach and plum oils.

Ingredient Highlights

• Category: Carrier oil
• Ingredient Function: Emollient
• Used in: Lotions, creams, hair and body oils, balms, conditioners, shampoos, scrubs and polishes
• Solubility: Oil soluble
• Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
• Odor: Bland, nearly odorless

Production Information

• Derived From: Apricot kernels
• Part(s) Used: Kernel
• Preserved With: No preservative
• Country of Origin: Italy or USA
• Method of Extraction: Expeller pressed
• Processing: Refined, bleached, deodorized, and winterized

Pro Tips

• Can be included as an ingredient in skincare formulations or used on the skin at 100%, though we prefer using it at lower percentages to balance fatty acid content.
• Highly absorbent and moisturizing properties make this oil a great option for all skin types, especially when used in formulas intended to soothe and calm the skin.
• Add to any hair care product to help hydrate, support, and maintain the hair. Pair with babassu oil to create a hair-strengthening formula that boosts shine.
• This Apricot Kernel is refined in such a way that all cyanide that can occur naturally in the kernel is removed.

To learn more about the Apricot Oil, check out this article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25219371/

This product is vegan.

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