Apricot Oil (Prunus armeniaca) 100% Natural Pure Carrier Oil

Description:

• Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
• Origin: India
• Mode of Extraction: Cold Pressed
• Main Constituents: Mixed fatty Acids
• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Specific Gravity at 20°C: 0.910-0.915
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in other organic solvents
• Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
• Extraction: This oil is extracted by the process of Cold pressing of Kernels.
• Chemical Composition: Oleic- 64.2% Palmitic- 5.0% Linoleic- 28.3% Linolenic- 0.2% Stearic- 1.0%

Apricot Oil Information: Apricot kernel oil is extracted from soft fleshy center of apricot skin. It is an excellent moisturizer and carrier base for various essential oils. The high content of the Oleic acid gives apricot greater affinity to skin as compared with other oils. The moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties of apricot kernel oil combine well to give a superb facial massage.

This oil is of deep gold color and can be used liberally in most body care recipes.

Apricot oil is widely used in skin care products. Moreover, it is a wonderful alternative to Sweet Almond & Grape seed for massage and has some very beneficial skin benefits.

Therapeutic Properties: Apricot oil is nourishing and lubricating oil.

Blend well with: Clove Bud essential oil, Frankincense essential oil, Sweet Orange essential, etc.

Precautions: Excessive intake can cause nervous system depression and respiratory failure. Eating the unripe fruit can cause gastric upset.

Our Essential/Carrier Oils are 100% natural and pure (undiluted/uncut) therapeutic grade

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