Prunus armeniaca
Useful against Skin Ageing · Possible Skin Barrier Repair Effects
Massage: Mix 3 - 9 drops of your favourite essential oil or essential oil blend per 10 ml of Apricot Kernel Expeller Pressed Refined Oil
Bath: Mix 20 drops of your favourite essential oil or essential oil blend per 10 ml of Apricot Kernel Expeller Pressed Refined Oil, then add 10 ml of the mix to each bath
Readily absorbed by the skin, this oil is recommended for body massages due to its comedogenic rating of 2 - Moderately low likelihood of clogging pores (May clog pores for some but fine for most).
Guarantee:
- 100% Natural Apricot Kernel Expressed Refined Fixed Oil
- Non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)
- Never irradiated nor tested on animals
- 3rd Party Tested to be undiluted, unadulterated, and contain no synthetic or artificial contaminants
| Oil Properties | |
| Clinically-Proven Beneficial Properties | Possible Skin Barrier Repair | Useful against Skin Ageing |
| Particular Research Beneficial Uses | Applied externally, owing to components such as triglycerides, phospholipids, FFAs, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, the oil protects the skin against the adverse effects of free radicals, exhibits anti-inflammatory activity, and also promotes skin barrier homeostasis and wound healing. In folk medicine, and till today, it is used for its anti-bacterial（Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli), antifungal（Candida albicans, and Candida glabrata）and antioxidant activity. |
| Aroma | Odourless / slight nutty scent |
| Comedogenic Rating | 2/5 - Moderately low likelihood of clogging pores (May clog pores for some but fine for most) |
| Consistency | Light, Fine Liquid |
| Certificate of Analysis Summary | |
| Botanical Origin | Spain |
| Extraction Method | Expeller Pressed |
| Parts Used | Kernel |
| Shelf Life | 3 years from opening |
| Quality | 100% Natural |