Organic apricot- A fruity all-rounder for velvety-soft skin
Apricots feel soft and downy to the touch. Don’t you wish your skin was just as velvety soft? Apricot kernels are packed with a rich oil which holds the key to soft skin. It’s time to benefit from this natural beauty booster now.
INCI designation: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Typically grown in: Turkey, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Lower Austria, South Tyrol, USA, Australia etc.
Special characteristics: Moisturises and soothes
A sweet fruit with mysterious origin
Did you know that apricot is one of the oldest cultivated fruits? The world famous fruit was first brought to Europe from Persia as early as 300 BC, but its origins have not been fully elucidated. Thousands of years ago in China, apricots were thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. The origins of the apricot are also revealed by its Latin name, Prunus Armeniaca (“Armenian plum”), although the apricot tree is also said to have once been native to what is now Iran and to Turkey. One thing is clear, however: since time immemorial, this yellow-red fruit has been held to have important health properties. It is also delicious: apricots are traditionally made into jam, dried or preserved in sugar syrup.
A hardy tree with exquisite fruits
This robust tree grows up to 10 metres high and is covered with small oval leaves. Apricot trees are now grown in many countries with moderately warm climates and soils. The world famous stone fruit belongs to the rose family. The flowers are bright white to delicate pink and resemble cherry blossom. The ripe fruits are harvested as early as the end of May.
Organic apricot oil is a true skin protector. This gentle, well-tolerated oil helps the skin to retain moisture. It’s high content of oleic and linoleic acid makes it ideal for those with dry and mature skin as it smooths the skin and promotes cell renewal while having an antibacterial effect.
Organic apricot kernel oil is a nutrient-rich, fatty plant-based oil. It is obtained by cold pressing the soft inner seed of the apricot pit and has a light yellow colour. Its composition is similar to that of sweet almond oil and just as well tolerated. Rich in valuable essential fatty acids and vitamin E, it is the perfect face oil for all skin types. Dry and stressed skin in particular benefits from the properties of pectin, one of the key components of apricot kernel oil. This natural plant polysaccharide forms a thin protective layer on the skin that seals in moisture. Other valuable nutrients include vitamins A and B, flavonoids, carotene and folic acid.
This high-quality organic apricot kernel oil is particularly silky and easily glides on the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth, This makes it the perfect ingredient for hand and nail care! You will see Dry hands, cuticles and brittle nails literally soak up this oil and the valuable substances it contains. But that’s not all: It absorbs quickly and leaves a gentle shimmer on the skin, without excess shine. The perfect oil for your home nail spa!