Apricot kernel oil is cold-pressed from Prunus armeniaca kernels into a lightweight-to-medium oil with a mild, nutty-fruity aroma and a pale golden color. It's naturally rich in oleic acid, linoleic acid, and vitamin E.
It absorbs quickly without heaviness, and its texture is especially well suited to normal, dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Many people use it as a daily facial oil, a moisturizer booster, or a facial massage oil, layering it under cream and SPF.
It also works well as a carrier base for essential oil blends, at roughly 1% dilution for the face or 2–3% for the body.
For external use only. Patch test first if you have a stone-fruit sensitivity, avoid contact with eyes, and don't use if the seal is broken.
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