Apricot Kernel oil

A light, fast-absorbing vegetable oil widely used in skincare, hair care, baby products, and massage formulations.

INCI Name: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Appearance: Pale yellow, clear oil with a mild nutty scent
Source: Cold-pressed from Prunus armeniaca kernels

Key Fatty Acid Profile (Approx.)

• Oleic acid (Omega-9): 60–70%

• Linoleic acid (Omega-6): 20–30%

• Palmitic & stearic acids: small amounts

This composition gives it a light, silky skin feel.

✨ Benefits

Skin

• Softens and smooths without greasiness

• Supports skin barrier repair

• Suitable for sensitive, dry, and mature skin

• Common in baby care products

• Improves product spreadability

Hair & Scalp

• Light conditioning and shine

• Reduces dryness without weighing hair down

• Good carrier oil for scalp serums

Typical Usage Levels

• Facial oils/serums — 5–50%

• Creams & lotions — 2–10%

• Hair oils/serums — 5–30%

• Massage oils — 10–100%

• Lip products — 5–20%

Formulation Tips

• Excellent blending oil with castor, amla, sunflower oils, or squalane

• Add Vitamin E (0.2–0.5%) to slow oxidation

• Stable across pH (used in oil phase only)

Comedogenic Rating: Low (≈2) — generally suitable for acne-prone skin

Example: Lightweight Hair & Scalp Oil

• Apricot kernel oil — 50%

• Amla oil — 30%

• Yellow castor oil — 19.5%

• Vitamin E — 0.5%