murphyPrunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, China. Derived from apricot kernels of the Rosaceae family, primarily sourced from Central Asia and China. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction to isolate the unsaponifiable fraction.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, 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
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 Hair
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR