Therapeutic Benefits of Apricot Oil and why we use it in all our Butters and Oils
Apricot kernel oil is extracted from seeds of Apricot (Prunus Arme-nian), native to Armenia, (believed to have originated in China). The fruit is widely cultivated in Mediterranean and Central Asia.
It is a light and gentle oil used in creams, lotions and other beauty prod-ucts to balance, nourish and lubricate the skin and hair
Apricot kernel oil is cold pressed and has a very faint aroma, which makes it an excellent carrier oil. Carrier oils are used to dilute fragrant essential oils before they are applied to the skin.
Therapeutic Properties
Apricot kernel oil possesses many therapeutic properties, its high nutri-ent content and powerful healing qualities makes it suitable for various uses in skin care needs:
• Emollient – Apricot seed oil is an excellent moisturizer,
• Anti-Inflammatory – It reduces inflammation when applied topically,
• Anti-Aging – It provides nutrition and support to the skin so that aging is reduced,
• Vitamins – It is very high in nutrients especially Vitamin A,
• Anti-Septic – reduces risk of infection in open wounds and cuts,
• Antioxidant – prevents the skin from damage by free radicals,
Apricot kernel seed oil is light and gently moisturizes skin. The light texture of apricot kernel oil makes especially useful for dry complex-ions. Light enough that it does not leave a greasy coat on the skin after use, and is gentle enough to use on any skin type. Apricot kernel vital nutrients also help to rehydrate dry and aging skin to regenerate and re-juvenate skin. #Ifehairoil #Ifehairbutter