Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil

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AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Apricot kernel oil has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Persian beauty practices for centuries as a nourishing oil for skin and hair. Rich in linoleic acid, it was valued for maintaining skin softness and elasticity.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR