Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil

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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
69071-70-1
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Apricot kernels (seeds) have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for skin health and as a gentle exfoliant. Apricot kernel oil has been used historically in Mediterranean skincare, and the kernel meal became a popular cosmetic scrub ingredient in the 20th century.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR