Common Names
Apricot Oil
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Family
Rosaceae
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Facial Care, Massage Oils, Skin Care, Wrinkles.
Properties
Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin tonic.
Parts Used
Oil
Constituents
Fatty acids: oleic acid -58 to 74 %, linoleic acid - 20 to 34 %, palmitic acid -4 to 7 %.
Habitat
Null
Side Effects
Null
How to Prepare
Apricot oil is used in aromatherapy as a carrier oil, or can be used alone in facial and skin care.
