APRICOT KERNAL OIL

Skin Benefits: Optimal for mature skin

WHAT IS IT?            

Apricot kernal oil is pressed from the kernels of the Prunus armeniaca (apricot). It has similar benefits to Almond oil, but has been found to have eneficial effects on mature skin. 

INCI

Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

COMEDOGENIC RATING : 2

This means it cleanses your pores without clogging them or causing a build-up of oil.

APPEARANCE                       

Golden yellow liquid

TEXTURE & SCENT                                 

Smooth oily liquid with a neutral, bland scent

ABSORBENCY                      

Fast

SOLUBILITY

Oil -Insoluale in water

BENEFITS

It nourishes the skin to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone, and increases skin radiance

DISADVANTAGES

None, can easily e sustituted for other oils

ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS

Almond oil

BEST USED FOR

Use Apricot kernal oil  is light and easily absorbed as it closely mirrors the skin's naturally-produced oil sebum. Apricot oil helps to improve skin tone as well as maintaining softness and radiance. 

It is best used for formulating:

• Facial oils

• Body oils

• Lip balms

• Hand balms

• Massage oils

COMPOSITION

Palmitic Acid (C16:0)        

2.35–5.97％

Oleic Acid (C18:1, ⍵-9)     

19.74–23.52％

Linoleic Acid (C18:2 ⍵-6)    

60.01–70.56％

Stearic acid                              

0.8–1.5％