{"product_id":"apricot-oil-kernel-prunus-armeniaca-cold-pressed","title":"Apricot Kernel Oil - Prunus armeniaca","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot Kernel Oil, Khubani Oil, Khumani Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus armeniaca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed (kernel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinement status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrefined (virgin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale golden yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, slightly sweet-nutty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade · Therapeutic-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per-lot CoA and SDS with every order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-2\"\u003eHerbIQ: Cold-Press Extraction →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-3\"\u003eHerbIQ: Lipid Stability →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFatty Acid Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFatty Acid \/ Compound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. %\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulator note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonounsaturated (MUFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58–74%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep emollient, skin softening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinoleic acid (C18:2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyunsaturated (PUFA, ω-6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin barrier repair, anti-inflammatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin protection and texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStearic acid (C18:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin conditioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (Tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntioxidant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxidative protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormulator Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facial serums, massage oils, body lotions, hair conditioners, baby skin care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet almond, jojoba, rosehip, lavender, chamomile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulator note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot Kernel Oil closely resembles Sweet Almond Oil in fatty acid profile but is lighter in texture. Excellent for sensitive and mature skin formulations. Widely used as a primary carrier in massage oils at 50–100% inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno.Com","offers":[{"title":"500 G \/ 1.1 Lbs","offer_id":52300024512795,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg \/ 2.2 Lbs","offer_id":52300194644251,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Kg \/ 11 Lbs","offer_id":52300194677019,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Kg \/ 55 Lbs","offer_id":52300194709787,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Kg \/ 110 Lbs","offer_id":52300194742555,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/de\/products\/apricot-oil-kernel-prunus-armeniaca-cold-pressed","provider":"Herbuno.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}