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Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables
AKA “Apricot Kernel Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Apricot Kernel Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68650-44-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
The unsaponifiable components of apricot kernel oil contain vitamins and bioactive compounds historically used in Asian skincare traditions for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Apricot Kernel Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-40 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricotamide DEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricotamidopropyl Betaine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-10 Apricot Kernelate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-6 Apricot Kernelate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Apricot Kernel Amino Acids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-40 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Apricot Kernel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Apricot Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Apricot kernel characterization, oil extraction, and its utilization: a review.
Pawar KR, Nema PK
Food science and biotechnology, 2023
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Apricot kernel characterization, oil extraction, and its utilization: a review.
Pawar KR, Nema PK
Food science and biotechnology, 2023
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Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Oils from the Seeds of Five Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) Cultivars.
Stryjecka M, Kiełtyka-Dadasiewicz A, Michalak M, Rachoń L, Głowacka A
Journal of oleo science, 2019
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Screening and preparation of highly active antioxidant peptides of apricot and their inhibitory effect on ultraviolet radiation.
Zhu X, Zhang X, Wang Z, Ren F, Zhu X et al.
Food chemistry, 2025
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR