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Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables
AKA “Apricot Kernel Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68650-44-2
Form
Oil
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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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
The unsaponifiable components of apricot kernel oil contain vitamins and bioactive compounds historically used in Asian skincare traditions for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables — Duck Heart Ghost