Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Hydrogenated Prunus Armeniaca Unsaponifiables”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated apricot oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Hydrogenated Prunus Armeniaca Unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Apricot oil has traditional use in Middle Eastern and Asian skincare for its emollient properties. The unsaponifiable fraction was isolated in modern times to concentrate beneficial compounds like vitamins and phytosterols while creating a more stable ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
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 Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR