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Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil)

Apricot kernel oil

Safety Notes

Oleic acid rich; lightweight; skin softening; similar to sweet almond oil; from bitter or sweet apricot varieties, refined oil has amygdalin removed; Rosaceae family, tree nut allergy caution (low topical risk from intact skin)

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Light skin and hair oils serums baby massage (with caution, peach kernel cross-reactivity)

Origin

Vegetable (apricot kernels)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Baby restriction: Amygdalin (bitter variety), ensure refined oil

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) safe to use in skincare?

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Oleic acid rich; lightweight; skin softening; similar to sweet almond oil; from bitter or sweet apricot varieties, refined oil has amygdalin removed; Rosaceae family, tree nut allergy caution (low topical risk from intact skin)

Is Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) allowed in India?

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) used for in cosmetics?

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Light skin and hair oils serums baby massage (with caution, peach kernel cross-reactivity).

Is Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) safe for babies?

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) has baby/child restrictions: Amygdalin (bitter variety), ensure refined oil. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS72869-69-3
ECN/A

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