Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) fruit extract

AKA: Apricot Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, China. Sourced from apricot fruits of the Rosaceae family, cultivated primarily in Central Asia and China. Extracted from the fruit through solvent extraction or maceration methods to obtain the concentrated extract.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68650-44-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR