Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) fruit extract

Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) fruit extract 1
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AKA: Apricot Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Apricots have been cultivated in Central Asia for thousands of years and used in traditional medicine for skin health. The fruit and kernels were traditionally applied topically for their emollient and gentle exfoliating properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR