Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters

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AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil Ester, Emollient
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR