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Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil · Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilBarrier
A light, fast-absorbing seed oil used as an emollient that softens and conditions skin.
What it does
Apricot Kernel Oil is pressed from apricot seeds. It is a light, fast-absorbing emollient oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids that softens the skin surface and helps reduce a tight, dry feel. It is an emollient ingredient rather than a skin active.
Also known as
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
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