The apricot is a delicious small yellow to orange soft fruit. It has a single pit inside and at the core of the pit is the apricot kernel which has vitamins and minerals. Apricot kernel oil is expressed by crushing the apricot kernel and cold pressing process. This oil is ideal for a moisturising and nourishing emollient for total skin care. It is used in skin care products. It is very effective for the delicate sensitive skin and it is a good choice of skin care oil for people with dry skin as it is readily absorbed, while the gentleness of apricot kernel oil makes it mild enough to use on the elderly.
Apricot kernel oil is also used as a carrier oil, a base for aromatherapy mixtures. With the property of ready absorbtion into the skin without leaving an oily residue behind, it is an excellent choice of carrier oil for all skin types. It is well suited to skin care. For skin nutrition, apricot kernel oil is high in vitamins A and E and contains the essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic. All of these substances can make even irritated skin sooth and moisturize. Apricot kernel oil can keep skin smooth and flexible if you apply it regularly. Just apply the oil to the delicate tissues around the eye at bedtime, or use as an eye make-up remover.Apricot kernel oil is also used in lotions, creams, and balms, as well as in soaps. It is frequently used in massage oils as well.
When purchasing apricot kernel oil for skin care use, make sure that it is labeled that it contains no preservatives, synthetic antioxidants or additives, and no solvents are used in its extraction.
Apricot Oil should be packed in brown bottles to prevent the harm of the sunlight and air and should be stored tightly closed in a cool dark place below 30 deg C.
