Apricot Kernel
Carrier OilPrunus armeniaca
Origin: China, Central Asia
About
A light, versatile oil very similar to sweet almond but with a slightly finer texture and lighter colour. It is particularly well-suited to facial massage and dry or sensitive skin conditions, absorbing smoothly without greasiness.
Originating in China over 4,000 years ago, apricot kernel oil spread along the Silk Road to Persia and eventually Europe. It has been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine and Persian cosmetic practice for its skin-softening properties.
Benefits
- ✓Excellent for facial massage
- ✓Softening and soothing for sensitive skin
- ✓Rich in oleic and linoleic acids
- ✓Helps maintain skin elasticity
- ✓Good substitute for sweet almond with nut allergies (seed-derived)
Pairings (26)
A light, nourishing carrier that beautifully showcases cardamom's warm spicy aroma without competing and absorbs well for abdominal and full-body massage.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that dilutes lemongrass safely and spreads easily for full-body massage without heaviness.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that complements bergamot beautifully in uplifting facial and body massage blends.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that extends Rose Otto beautifully without altering its delicate aroma, ideal for facial and body blends.
A light, nourishing carrier that absorbs well and allows rosemary's stimulating properties to penetrate effectively in sports and circulatory massage blends.
A lightweight, non-greasy carrier that dilutes Tea Tree well for facial or acne-prone skin blends without clogging pores.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that perfectly complements lavender's calming properties in relaxation and facial massage blends.
A light, neutral carrier that dilutes neem beautifully to a therapeutic yet skin-friendly 1–5% blend for sensitive or problem skin.
Light and skin-nourishing, apricot kernel perfectly dilutes pomegranate seed to an ideal working consistency while complementing its regenerative skin benefits.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that allows Virginian Cedarwood to spread beautifully without overpowering its dry woody aroma.
A light, nourishing carrier that allows Cedar's woody aroma and lymphatic benefits to absorb beautifully without heaviness.
A light, nourishing carrier oil that beautifully disperses basil ct. linalool for full-body stress-relief and nervous system massage blends.
A light, non-greasy carrier that absorbs well and is ideal for delivering this potent oil safely at low dilutions.
Apricot kernel is a light, skin-nourishing base that blends seamlessly with St John's Wort infusion, extending its therapeutic benefits while improving spreadability in massage.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that allows clary sage's therapeutic properties to absorb beautifully, ideal for hormonal and relaxation massage blends.
A light, non-greasy carrier that disperses black pepper beautifully, making it ideal for sports and circulatory massage blends.
Apricot kernel lightens olive's heavy consistency beautifully, creating a balanced, skin-nourishing blend ideal for dry and mature skin massage.
Both are light, skin-nourishing carrier oils that complement each other beautifully to create a well-rounded, easily absorbed massage base.
A lightweight carrier that beautifully disperses cypress for lymphatic drainage and circulatory massage without heaviness.
A light, skin-nourishing carrier that allows spruce's fresh aroma to shine without interference, ideal for respiratory and muscle-relief blends.
A lightweight, skin-nourishing carrier that perfectly complements sandalwood's affinity for dry and mature skin.
A light, non-greasy carrier that allows Agarwood's complex aroma to shine without competing, ideal for facial or body massage blends.
Both are light, nourishing stone-fruit oils that blend seamlessly to create a silky, skin-softening massage base.
Both are light, skin-friendly oils that blend seamlessly to create a nourishing yet non-greasy massage base.
Both are lightweight, skin-nourishing oils that blend seamlessly for facial and anti-aging massage formulations.
Properties
- Aroma
- very light, faintly sweet
- Consistency
- light
- Absorbency
- medium
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Not suitable for severe tree nut allergies (always patch test)