| Latin Name: | Prunus armeniaca L. |
| English Name: | Apricot kernel |
| French Name: | Noyau d'abricot |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Origin: | Italy, Turkey, Afghanistan, Morocco |
The apricot is the fruit of the apricot tree. The common apricot tree comes from the high mountainous regions of the Hindu Kush (in Central Asia). The oil is traditionally used by the peoples of the Himalayas to nourish and protect their skin against climatic extremes.
| Parti Used: | Almonds contained in apricot kernels |
| Extraction Method: | First Cold pressing |
| Average Component: | Linoleic acid 25%, oleic acid 65%, vitamin A |
| Characteriscs: | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Properties: |
Toning, softening, moisturizing, revitalizing, anti-wrinkle, protective. |
Application in mask with clay or directly on the skin or as a cream.
CLERGEAUD, Chantale et Lionel, Les huiles végétales – huiles de santé et de beauté, éditions Amyris, 2000, 131 p.
