Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Our database includes 1,174 products that contain Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil.
Explained
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.
Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.
Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Apricot Kernel Oil
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
100%
References
Products with Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78931
INCI Name
PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL
EC #
272-046-1 / -
All Functions
Masking, Skin Conditioning