Cold-pressed Apricot seed vegetable oil BIO

INCI

Prunus armeniaca.

Characteristic

Apricot seed is well absorbed oil with a light structure, regenerates, smoothes, and soothes. Apricot seed oil is particularly suitable for dry and sensitive skin. In cosmetic products, face and body care or massage preparations can be Apricot oil used to dilute heavier oils.

Physical properties

A light yellow oily liquid which has almost no aroma. Relative density at +20° C: approx. 0.917 g per cm³.

Basic constituent parts

Unsaturated fatty acids – the main ingredients are oleic acid (C 18:1) at approximately 66%, linoleic acid (C 18:2) at approximately 25%, and palmitic acid (C 16:0) at approximately 5%. Also contains vitamins A and E and lecithin.

Properties

A relatively thin oil. Taken well by the skin. Similar to almond oil in terms of its properties.

Use

Suitable in massage preparations thanks to its good „slipperiness”. Taken well by all types of skin and therefore added to face creams and oils, as well as body preparations.

Contraindications

There is the possibility of individual intolerance to this vegetable oil.

All of the above information about the vegetable oil is for informational purposes only. The present oil is not use for treatment. Before using the vegetable oil, consider your individual needs and condition, and the recommendations of your family doctor.