Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil

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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginA member of the Rosaceae family, apricot is native to Central Asia and China. Cold-pressed from the kernel to obtain the base oil. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation to increase stability and shelf life.
Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
69071-70-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR