{"product_id":"apricot-kernel-oil-100ml-1-litre-pure-refined-massage-carrier-oil-soap-making","title":"Apricot Kernel Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe apricot tree originates from Asia, where it is thought to have been first cultivated around 2000 BC. Today, most apricots are produced in Turkey or the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot kernel oil is extracted from the seeds, or kernels, of apricots. The flesh of the apricot fruit is used for food, and the kernels would otherwise go to waste. This is why apricot kernel oil is an upcycled product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Apricot Kernel Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot kernel oil is a light carrier oil. It is clear in colour with a neutral scent, and has a light consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot kernel oil is used widely in soap making, and in skin and hair treatment recipes. Also suitable for use as a massage oil, apricot kernel oil is a popular substitute for sweet almond oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Apricot Kernel Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot oil is great for the skin as it can be easily absorbed, helping to nourish and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emoisturize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e the skin. It also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emoisturises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and hydrates the hair, making it a common ingredient in hair products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot oil is high in two unsaturated fatty acids: Oleic acid and Linoleic acid. It is these two fatty acids that give apricot oil its moisturising properties. When apricot oil is used in cold process soap making, it contributes to the conditioning effect of the soap, but doesn’t add to the hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Apricot Kernel Oil for Hair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot oil is a great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to use in hair care as it helps to draw in moisture to the hair and can soothe the scalp. It is commonly used in hair products like shampoo or conditioners as it benefits both the hair and the scalp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot oil is rich in fatty acids which helps keep the hair hydrated and seal in the moisture. It also contains nutrients like vitamins A and E, which can help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epromote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e hair and scalp health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake your own hair treatment with apricot oil\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Castor oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/castor-oil-1-litre-pure-natural-cold-pressed-carrier-oil-massage-skin-1000ml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCastor oil\u003c\/a\u003e 100ml | 96g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Macadamia nut oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/macadamia-nut-oil-natural-base-carrier-oil-aromatherapy-massage-hair-treatment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMacadamia oil\u003c\/a\u003e 100ml | 92g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricot oil 100ml | 92g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Vitamin E oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/vitamin-e-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVitamin E oil\u003c\/a\u003e 5ml | 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your oils into a jug, blend them together and then pour into a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTry applying this hair treatment about half an hour before a shower. Then wash it out with shampoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply a small amount only, a little goes a long way! Start by pouring an amount the size of a 2p coin into your palm. Rub this between your hands and then massage into your scalp and hair. If you have longer hair you will need a little more, but don’t add loads!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou will get much better results applying small quantities regularly than drenching yourself in it once!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs with all recipes, it’s a good idea to test for sensitivity on a small part of your scalp before spreading it all over!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Apricot Kernel Oil for Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApricot oil has great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emoisturizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and hydrating properties, which is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eperfect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for skincare products like creams, lotions or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emoisturizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. It has a comedogenic rating of 2, making it perfect for combination and dry skin types.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31292346\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2019 study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that apricot kernel oil has antioxidant properties. The antioxidant properties in apricot oil help keep skin healthy as it prevents damage and rejuvenates the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMake your own skin treatment with apricot oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/collections\/organic-butters\" title=\"Organic shea butter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrganic shea butter\u003c\/a\u003e 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricot oil 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/jojoba-oil-golden\" title=\"Jojoba oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJojoba oil\u003c\/a\u003e 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMelt your shea butter in a microwave, or in a bowl over boiling water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd all of your apricot oil and jojoba oil to the melted shea butter, and stir it to combine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove from the heat and place in the fridge to cool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce the mixture is looking like it is starting to set, get your mixer or whisk ready and give it a mix for 5-10 minutes. It should reach a light, creamy consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply thinly, a little goes a long way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake your own Apricot Massage Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo create your own apricot massage oil, we’d recommend blending your apricot oil with your favourite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/collections\/essential-oils\" title=\"Essential oils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a cooling, refreshing massage, dilute 10ml \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/peppermint-piperita-essential-oil-pure-natural-therapeutic-oil\" title=\"Peppermint essential oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epeppermint essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e into 1L of apricot kernel oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a relaxing, calming massage, dilute 10ml \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lavender-essential-oil-100ml-pure-bulgarian-lavender-natural-aromatherapy\" title=\"Lavender essential oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elavender essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e into 1L of apricot kernel oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make Apricot Cuticle Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApricot oil 100ml | 92g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/jojoba-oil-golden\" title=\"Jojoba oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJojoba oil\u003c\/a\u003e 20ml | 17g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/rose-geranium-essential-oil-pure-natural-uk-aromatherapy\" title=\"Rose geranium essential oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose geranium essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e 3ml | 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeigh out your apricot oil and jojoba oil, and blend them together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn a separate container, weigh your essential oils and blend them into your apricot\/jojoba mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMix thoroughly until combined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTake a small amount and apply to your cuticles. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does apricot oil smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApricot oil doesn’t smell like apricots, it has a very neutral scent. When you use apricot oil in your skin or hair care recipe, you can add your own scent with \u003ca title=\"Essential oils\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/collections\/essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is apricot oil INCI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe INCI of apricot oil is Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is saponification value for apricot oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe saponification value for apricot oil is between 185 and 195, or 190 on average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor NaOH the SAP value is 0.135, and for KOH it is 0.190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":44077608275,"sku":"AKO10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":44077580051,"sku":"AKO50","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":20148436999,"sku":"AKO100","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":20148437063,"sku":"AKO250","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":20148437127,"sku":"AKO500","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":20148437191,"sku":"AKO_1000","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litres","offer_id":20159240711,"sku":"AKO5000","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Litres","offer_id":29499354021982,"sku":"AKO10L","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Litres","offer_id":32018608914526,"sku":"AKO25L","price":228.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/files\/apricot_group_-_clear.png?v=1772160249","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.nl\/en\/products\/apricot-kernel-oil-100ml-1-litre-pure-refined-massage-carrier-oil-soap-making","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}