The Basics On Apricot Kernel Oil
What is Apricot Kernel Oil?
Emollient plant oil pressed from the seeds of apricots, and similar to other nonfragrant plant oils.
What are other names for Apricot Kernel Oil?
APRICOT ESSENTIAL OIL, APRICOT KERNEL ESSENTIAL OIL, APRICOT KERNEL OIL, APRICOT KERNEL OIL (PRUNUS ARMENIACA L.), APRICOT KERNELS OIL, APRICOT OIL, OIL OF APRICOT KERNELS, OILS, APRICOT, PERSIC OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL, and PRUNUS ARMENIACA OIL
What is Apricot Kernel Oil used for?
Apricot Kernel Oil is well-known for its moisturizing abilities. A natural emollient, it absorbs quickly into skin without leaving behind an oily residue. … High levels of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) provide moisture as well as firming and toning skin. Vitamins A, C and E combat signs of aging and contain antioxidants.
How Apricot Kernel Oil is classified
Plant Extracts, Emollients
Recommendations for using Apricot Kernel Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Apricot Kernel Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Apricot Kernel Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Apricot Kernel Oil from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Apricot Kernel Oil
Eminence Organic Skin Care Wildflower Ultralight Oil (3.3 fl. oz.); The Organic Pharmacy Sweet Vanilla Dry Oil (100 ml.); Eminence Organic Skin Care Facial Recovery Oil (0.5 fl. oz.); Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover; Wander Beauty Lip Retreat Oil; Skinfix Eczema+ Foaming Oil Body Wash
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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