APRICOT KERNEL OIL
Light Carrier for Sensitive Skin & Daily Use
About This Product
Light, gentle nourishment for everyday skin care. Cold-pressed from apricot kernels, this refined oil is a beautifully light and easily absorbed carrier oil, ideal for sensitive, delicate, or mature skin. With a soft texture and non-greasy finish, it helps support smooth, comfortable skin while providing gentle hydration.
Key Benefits
• Lightweight – Absorbs quickly without a heavy feel
• Gentle – Suitable for sensitive or delicate skin
• Nourishing – Helps maintain soft, smooth skin
• Softening – Supports improved skin texture
• Versatile – Suitable for face and body use
• Everyday use – Ideal for regular skin care routines
• Fine texture for excellent skin absorption
• Suitable for mature, inflamed, and dry skin
Why You'll Love It
• A lighter alternative to Sweet Almond Oil
• Ideal for facial oils and delicate skin care
• Suitable for sensitive, dry, or mature skin types
• Works well on its own or blended with essential oils
• Gentle enough for everyday use
• A favourite carrier oil for aromatherapy blends
How to Use
• Apply directly to skin for massage or daily moisturising.
• Use on the face or body as needed.
• Blend with essential oils to create personalised formulations.
• Suitable for use neat at 100% dilution.
• Ideal for facial oils, body care, and massage preparations.
Background Story
The apricot tree originates from China and was later introduced into the Middle East before the Romans established extensive orchards throughout Southern Europe. By the 1700s the apricot tree had spread to North America, where it continues to flourish today.
Traditionally, crushed apricot fruit was used as a facial mask to soften and condition the skin. In Chinese medicine, apricot kernels have also been used for centuries in traditional remedies.
Apricot Kernel Oil is often compared to Sweet Almond Oil because of its similar nutrient profile and skin benefits. However, Apricot Kernel Oil has a finer consistency and is often preferred for sensitive skin because it is less likely to aggravate conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Product Information
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca L.
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Europe, Asia & Middle East
Method of Extraction: Cold expression of the kernels (seed of the fruit)
Colour: Pale Yellow
Therapeutic Benefits
• Emollient and nourishing to the skin
• Fine texture allows easy absorption
• Beneficial for relieving itching associated with dry skin conditions
• Suitable for all skin types
• Particularly useful for sensitive, inflamed, dry, mature, and prematurely aged skin
• Similar nutritional profile to Sweet Almond Oil
• Traditionally valued for maintaining skin softness and suppleness
• Excellent base oil for aromatherapy and massage formulations
Health & Safety
• For external use only.
• No reported toxic effects.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Suitable for use at 100% dilution.
• Patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin.
• Keep out of reach of children.
