About this Item
- Lightweight oil with a silky skin feel
- Absorbs easily without greasiness
- Ideal for facial, body, and hair formulations
- Enhances softness and smooth texture
- Blends well with other carrier oils
- Suitable for premium cosmetic formulations
- Cold-pressed and cosmetic grade
Apricot Kernel Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing cosmetic oil valued for its smooth texture and natural emollient properties. Extracted from ripe apricot kernels, this golden oil blends effortlessly into a wide range of skincare and haircare formulations. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for everyday beauty applications, especially where a soft, silky finish is desired.
Its light consistency helps enhance skin feel in creams, lotions, serums, body oils, and facial blends without leaving a heavy residue. When used in haircare, Apricot Kernel Oil helps improve softness, manageability, and shine. Ideal for premium beauty brands, DIY creators, and professional formulators, it is a versatile ingredient that supports the creation of elegant, nourishing cosmetic formulations.
Uses
Face Serums & Moisturisers
Adds a lightweight, silky texture to facial formulations, helping improve glide and absorption for a soft, smooth finish.
Body Lotions & Creams
Enhances emollience in body care products, offering a luxurious, non-greasy feel that improves spreadability.
Scalp Massage Blends
Ideal for scalp-centric oils due to its smooth texture, which helps provide a soothing application experience.
DIY Skincare Ingredient
A versatile base for homemade skincare recipes like face masks, scrubs, and lotions
Massage & Body Oils
Aloe Vera Oil spreads easily and gives a pleasant slip, making it perfect for massage blends, body oils, and spa formulations.
Soap & Bath Products
It enriches soaps, bath oils, and melts with a gentle, skin-conditioning touch that enhances the overall product feel.
Benefits:
Lightweight Emollient
Provides smooth, breathable hydration without heaviness.
Enhances Product Spreadability
Improves glide in creams, oils, and balms, creating a luxurious application feel.
Leaves a Soft, Silky Finish
Helps skin feel velvety and conditioned after application.
Supports Hair Softness & Shine
Gives hair a smoother, more manageable appearance.
Blends Easily With Other Oils
A versatile base that combines well with a variety of natural or cosmetic oils.
Suitable for Sensitive-Skin Formulations
Gentle texture makes it ideal for mild, daily-use cosmetic products.
Specifications
| Botanical Name | Prunus armeniaca |
| Extraction Method | Cold-pressed |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to light golden |
| Odor | Mild, slightly nutty |
| Texture | Lightweight and smooth |
| Absorption | Fast-absorbing |
| Solubility | Oil-soluble |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months |
| Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apricot Kernel Oil used for in cosmetics?
- Is Apricot Kernel Oil suitable for facial products?
- How is Apricot Kernel Oil extracted?
- Does Apricot Kernel Oil have a strong scent?
- Can this oil be used in haircare formulations?
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