Apricot kernel oil in cosmetics

Apricot kernel oil is a finely textured oil, has a bland smell, is easily absorbed by the skin, without leaving it feeling oily or greasy and is high in poly-unsaturated fatty acids. Apricot kernel oil is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin, and it helps to soothe inflammation.

Apricot kernel oil is used in the following products: Rejuvenating Face Wash

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• General information on apricot kernel oil
• Classification of apricot kernel oil

General information on apricot kernel oil

It is also known as persic oil and although apricot kernel oil is heavier than almond oil, it is very easily absorbed into the skin, making apricot kernel oil particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, distressed, mature and sensitive skin, and also helps to soothe inflammation.

This finely textured oil spreads easily and is particularly rich in both oleic acid and linoleic fatty acids. It also contains palmitic, palmitoleic, heptadecenoic acid, 9-heptadecenoic, stearic, linolenic, arachidic as well as eicosenoic fatty acids.

Since it is finely textured and nourishing, it is particularly helpful in fighting fine lines and revitalizing the skin. Unlike some other natural oils, few people show allergic reaction to it, making it an ideal oil to use on delicate and sensitive areas, including the area around the eyes.

It is a good general purpose emollient, and contains Vitamin A, which helps to increase elasticity - and is used to reduce stretch marks. Since it is stable, it is sometimes used as a replacement for mineral oil in cosmetics.

Classification of apricot kernel oil

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of varieties of the Prunus armeniaca tree. It is classed as a fat and oil and is used as an occlusive skin-conditioning agent, as well as a fragrance ingredient and is also known as apricot kernel oil, Persic oil and Kyounin Yo oil.

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