Apricot Kernel Oil

   

PRODUCT INFO

Net:  50 ml
Ingredients: Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot Kernel Oil)

Skin Type:  Mature, dry, combination, oily, acne-prone skins.
Comedogenic Index: 2


According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation, Apricot Kernel Oil helps maintaining the skin in a good condition and creating a pleasant smell.

Also, Apricot Kernel Oil:

• Thanks to the high linoleic and linolenic fatty acids it contains, it helps your hair to be nourished, moisturized and look healthy [1] [2]
• Shows antioxidant characteristic [3] [4] [5]
• Shows antimicrobial characteristic [6] [7]
• Shows antibacterial and antifungal characteristics [7] [8]

Those who want to experience the healthy properties of oils such as sweet almond oil, but have nut allergies, can use apricot kernel oil instead.

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How to Use?

Skin Care: After cleansing your skin, apply sufficient amount of oil to your skin via massaging. 4-5 drops are sufficient for the whole face. 

Hair Care: Apply sufficient amount of oil by massaging from the roots to the ends, rinse after 15-20 minutes. You can apply it twice a week. 



Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place out of the reach of children, at room temperature, with cover closed and protected from sunlight.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Latin (Botanical) Name:  Prunus Armeniaca

Plant Family:  Rosaceae

Extraction Method:  Cold press

Plant Part Used:  Kernel

Color:  Yellow close to clear

Aromatic Description:  Nutty aroma

 

The true origin of the apricot tree is still controversial. Some historical sources indicate India as the place where apricots were first cultivated before 3000 BC. Some sources believe that it originated in China. The Chinese dictionary defines the word apricot as "education circle". This connection of the apricot with school is attributed to the Chinese philosopher and passionate teacher Confucius (551–479 BC), who gathered and taught his students in an affordable "private school" under an apricot tree. It is known that Dong Feng, a Chinese doctor of the "Three Kingdoms Period", invited his patients to plant apricot trees in his garden after recovering from their illness.

Many experts argue that apricots were brought to Anatolia during Alexander the Great's Asian Campaigns. According to this view, Macedonian King Alexander the Great brought it to Anatolia through Iran and Transcaucasia during the famous Asian Campaigns he started in 334 BC with his army.

According to another view, the Romans struggled a lot since the 2nd century BC to dominate Syria, Iran and the Caucasus, also called the Near East. Roman soldiers, who served in the Near East, which was constantly active in terms of military, brought the apricot they saw for the first time with them and ensured the spread of the apricot.

Traditional medicine approaches, such as Ayurveda, use the moisturizing properties of apricot kernel oil to help slow the appearance of aging and the immune-boosting properties to improve overall health.

Turkey is the largest apricot producer in the world today.

Apricot kernel oil offers many benefits thanks to its rich fatty acids content.

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ANALYSIS RESULTS

Fatty acids are naturally found in the oils of aromatic plants. The benefit of a herbal oil depends on the amount of fatty acids in it.

For this reason, be sure to pay attention to the fatty acid ratios of the essential oil you use.

“Agreka Apricot Kernel Oil” Composition of Fatty Acids / GC-MS Analysis Results:

 

According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation:

• Oleic Acid (Omega 9); Palmitic Acid: It helps the skin look soft and smooth.

• Linoleic Acid (Omega 6); Linolenic Acid (Omega 3): It helps skin care and the skin look soft and smooth. It helps to enhance the appearance and feel of the hair, to prevent and reduce the electrification of hair and to comb the hair easily, hair gain suppleness softness, volume and shine. It helps to keep the body surface clean.

• Stearic Acid: It helps to replenish the lipids of the top layers of the skin and hair. It helps to keep the body surface clean and create a pleasant smell.

• Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7): It helps skin care.

Warnings

• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using the product.

 

Information

Herbal supplement products are not promoted by specifying the indication and the name of the disease in accordance with the relevant law and advertising regulation rules.

Our products are herbal supplements, not drugs.

Academic Studies

[1] Sardesai VM, The essential fatty acids, Nutr Clin Pract, 1992, 7, 179.

[2] Ryu, H.S.; Jeong, J.; Lee, C.M.; Lee, K.S.; Lee, J.-N.; Park, S.-M.; Lee, Y.-M (2017). Activation of Hair Cell Growth Factors by Linoleic Acid in Malva verticillata Seed. Molecules 2021, 26, 2117.

[3] V. Raj, A. Jain, J. Chaudhary (2012). Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot): An Overview. Journal of Pharmacy Research 2012,5(8),3964-3966.

[4] Kalyoncu HI, Akbulut M, Coklar H, Antioxidant capacity, Total phenolic and some chemical properties of semi matured Apricot cultivation Grown in Malatya Turkey, World Applied science Journal, 6, 2009, 519-523.

[5] Yigit D, Yigit N, Mavi A , Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bitter and sweet Apricot ( Prunus armeniaca L.) kernel, Brazilian Journal of medical and Biological Research, 42, 2009, 346-352.

[6] H. H. Lee, J. H. Ahn, A. R. Kwon, E. S. Lee (2014). Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil of Apricot Seed. September 2014, Phytotherapy Research 28 (12).

[7] T. G. Dikme, R. Dikme, H. Aslan. The Effect of Apricot Seeds on Human Health. Journal of Inonu University Health Services Vocational School, ISSN: 2147-7892, Volume 8, Issue 1 (2020) 175-188.

[8] Raj V, Jain A, Chaudhary J. Prunus armeniaca (apricot): An overview, Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2012;5(8):3964–3966.