Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil

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AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, China. Derived from the kernels of apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca) in the Rosaceae family, primarily grown in Central Asia and China. Cold-pressed from the dried kernels to extract the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68650-44-2 / 72869-69-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
8 studies / 8 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
6 studies / 6 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–40%
Rinse-off0.00001–89%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR