– NUT ALLERGEN –

BEST FOR MATURE, SENSITIVE & DRY SKIN

antioxidant

emollient

absorption enhancer

nutritive

very light texture

USER BENEFITS

absorbs easily

moisturizes

nourishes cells

prevents moisture loss

protects cells from oxidation

reconditions skin

softens skin

soothes skin

APPLICATIONS

chapped hands

dermatitis

dry skin

eczema

inflammations

itchy skin

mature skin

normal skin

sensitive skin

Recommended for all skin types

Especially good for: dry skin, mature skin (both dry and normal types) sensitive skin, itchiness, inflammation, irritation

USES

cuticle oil treatments

eye creams

hair creams

moisturizers

nail whiteners

perfumes

soaps

body oils

body lotions

• antiseptic• astringent• hand sanitizer• toner

DESCRIPTION

Apricot Kernel Oil is quite similar to Sweet Almond oil in in many respects including cost, and can be used interchangeably with Almond oil for massage. However, it has a lighter consistency that makes it the better choice for face. This light texture makes it especially suitable for facial massage blends as well as baby massage blends. Apricot kernel oil is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are very highly-regarded for their skin care and healing properties

Our unrefined Apricot Kernel oil is a deep gold color, rich in oleic and linoleic acids and can be used liberally in most body and face care formulas. It can be used 100% or blended with other oils. Apricot Kernel Oil is good for all skin types, especially for dry and inflamed skin, and particularly suited for mature skin.

ABOUT THE PLANT

The apricot is a small tree, 26–39 feet tall, with a trunk up to 16 inches in diameter and a dense, spreading canopy. The leaves are ovate with a rounded base, a pointed tip and a finely serrated margin. The flowers have five white to pinkish petals. The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach, 0.6–1.0 inch in diameter, from yellow to orange, often tinged red on the side most exposed to the sun; its surface can be smooth or velvety with very short hairs. The flesh of the apricot is usually firm and not very juicy. Its taste can range from sweet to tart. The single seed, or kernel, is enclosed in a hard, stony shell, often called a "stone", with a grainy, smooth texture except for three ridges running down one side.

ABOUT THE OIL

Apricot kernel oil is a good source of polyunstaurated fatty acids. It has a light texture making it very easily absorbed into the skin. The light texture of this oil makes it especially suitable for facial massage blends. It is rich in the important polyunsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid.

derived from the kernel of the apricot pit

OF INTEREST

Battaglia S.& Green, M. Aromatherapy A Complete Guide to the Healing Art