Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

A Gentle Botanical Treasure

Apricot Kernel Oil is a beautifully light botanical oil pressed from the kernels of the apricot fruit (Prunus armeniaca).

Known for its silky texture and gentle feel, it has been appreciated in skincare for generations and is often chosen for products designed to leave the skin feeling soft, comfortable and cared for.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Naturally occurring constituents

• Oleic acid (Omega-9 fatty acid)
• Linoleic acid (Omega-6 fatty acid)
• Palmitic acid
• Stearic acid
• Palmitoleic acid (Omega-7 fatty acid)
• Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
• Phytosterols
• Naturally occurring antioxidants

Why I Love It

I enjoy working with Apricot Kernel Oil because of its beautifully elegant feel.

It glides effortlessly over the skin, bringing softness without feeling heavy, making it a wonderful companion to richer botanical butters and other nourishing oils.

For me, it adds a sense of balance and lightness to a formulation.

In Skin Century

Every ingredient at Skin Century is chosen with care and purpose.

Apricot Kernel Oil has earned its place because it works harmoniously with the other botanical ingredients in my formulations, helping to create skincare that feels gentle, nourishing and enjoyable to use every day.

Garden Notes 🌱

One of the things I admire most about Apricot Kernel Oil is its quiet gentleness.

It reminds me that not every ingredient needs to be bold to make a meaningful contribution.

Sometimes, it is the softer, more delicate ingredients that help create the most comforting experience.

Found In

• Whipped Body Butter Cream
  
• The One Face and Body Moisturiser

(More formulations may be added as The Garden continues to grow.)

🌿 Continue Exploring

Return to The Garden and discover more of the ingredients that make Skin Century products so special.

Every page in The Garden is written to help you understand not just what an ingredient is, but why it has earned its place in my formulations.