Apricot Carrier Oil

DESCRIPTION
Apricot kernel oil is extracted from soft fleshy center of apricot skin, this oil is an excellent moisturizer and carrier base for various essential oils. The high content of the Oliec acid gives apricot greater affinity with skin compared with other oils.

COMMON NAMES
Amygdalin, Amygdaloside, Apricot Almonds

BLENDS WITH:
Blends with most of the essential oils including Clove Bud essential oil, Frankincense essential oil, Sweet Orange essential, etc.

CONSTITUENTS
Oleic- 64.2% Palmitic- 5.0% Linoleic- 28.3% Linolenic- 0.2% Stearic- 1.0%

USES
Apricot carrier oil is ideal for incorporation into skin care products, it is particularly rich in both linoleic acid and oleic acid. A wonderful alternative to Sweet Almond & Grapeseed for massage and has some very beneficial skin benefits.