Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
AKA “Apricot Kernel Oil Ester, Emollient”
Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Apricot kernel oil propylene glycol esters
AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil Ester, Emollient
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil with propylene glycol
Effective at 1.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester combining apricot kernel oil with propylene glycol, developed for cosmetics as a humectant and emollient with improved stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Adverse Events from Emollient Use in Eczema: A Restricted Review of Published Data.
Bhanot A, Huntley A, Ridd MJ
Dermatology and therapy, 2019
Measurement of the biomechanical function and structure of ex vivo drying skin using raman spectral analysis and its modulation with emollient mixture
Biniek K, Tfayli A, Vyumvuhore R, Quatela A, Galliano MF et al.
Experimental dermatology, 2018
Measurement of the biomechanical function and structure of ex vivo drying skin using raman spectral analysis and its modulation with emollient mixture
Biniek K, Tfayli A, Vyumvuhore R, Quatela A, Galliano MF et al.
Experimental dermatology, 2018
Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Emollients are more than sensory ingredients: the case of isostearyl isostearate.
Dederen JC, Chavan B, Rawlings AV
International journal of cosmetic science, 2012
Restoring Skin Hydration and Barrier Function: Mechanistic Insights Into Basic Emollients for Xerosis Cutis.
Fluhr JW, Muguet V, Christen-Zaech S
International journal of dermatology, 2025
Efficacy of an emollient containing diethylene glycol/dilinoleic acid copolymer for the treatment of dry skin and pruritus in patients with senile xer
Izumi R, Negi O, Suzuki T, Tominaga M, Kamo A et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2017
Contact dermatitis caused by polyacrylamide/C13-4 isoparaffin/laureth-7 mix in an emollient cream for atopic skin.
Jaulent C, Dereure O, Raison-Peyron N
Contact dermatitis, 2019
Effect of emollients on UV filter absorbance and sunscreen efficiency.
Sohn M, Amorós-Galicia L, Krus S, Martin K, Herzog B
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
Effect of emollients on UV filter absorbance and sunscreen efficiency.
Sohn M, Amorós-Galicia L, Krus S, Martin K, Herzog B
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
Effect of emollients on UV filter absorbance and sunscreen efficiency.
Sohn M, Amorós-Galicia L, Krus S, Martin K, Herzog B
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
Efficacy of a Rhealba® Oat Extract-based emollient on chr...
J Theunis, H Chaussade, O Bourgeois, V Mengeaud
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2017
Efficacy of a Rhealba® Oat Extract-based emollient on chr...
J Theunis, H Chaussade, O Bourgeois, V Mengeaud
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2017
Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR