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Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
AKA “APRICOT KERNEL”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated apricot kernel oil
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A gentle conditioning oil from apricot kernels that softens and nourishes skin and hair with natural emollients.
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
69071-70-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Moisturising
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Apricot kernels (seeds) have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for skin health and as a gentle exfoliant. Apricot kernel oil has been used historically in Mediterranean skincare, and the kernel meal became a popular cosmetic scrub ingredient in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
5
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Apricot Kernel Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-40 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-10 Apricot Kernelate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-6 Apricot Kernelate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Amino Acids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-40 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot kernel characterization, oil extraction, and its utilization: a review.
Pawar KR, Nema PK
Food science and biotechnology, 2023
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Apricot kernel characterization, oil extraction, and its utilization: a review.
Pawar KR, Nema PK
Food science and biotechnology, 2023
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR