Apricot Kernel Amino Acids

AKA: Apricot protein amino acids
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, China. Derived from apricot kernels, members of the Rosaceae family native to Central Asia and China. Produced through complete enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of apricot kernel proteins into constituent amino acids.
Apricot Kernel Amino Acids is a mixture of amino acids derived from the complete hydrolysis of apricot kernel
CAS #
69071-70-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR