Crysalis Apricot Oil 50 ml

Botanical Name : Prunus armeniaca Origin : India Mode of Extraction : Cold Pressed Main Constituents : Mixed fatty Acids Description : Clear Transparent Liquid Appearence : Colorless to pale yellow liquid Organoleptic properties : Bland taste Refractive index at 20 ?C : 1.4593-1.4646 Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.910-0.915 Solubility : Insoluble in water, soluble in other organic solvents Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. Extraction : This oil is extracted by the process of Cold pressing of Kernals. Chemical Composition : Oleic- 64.2% Palmitic- 5.0% Linoleic- 28.3% Linolenic- 0.2% Stearic- 1.0% Apricot Oil Information : Apricot kernel oil is extracted from soft fleshy center of apricot skin. It is an excellent moisturizer and carrier base for various essential oils. The high content of the Oleic acid gives apricot greater affinity to skin as compared with other oils. It is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin, and it helps to sooth inflammation. The moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties of apricot kernel oil combine well to give a superb facial massage. Apricot Oil Properties : This oil is of deep gold color and can be used liberally in most body care recipes. Apricot Oil Uses : Apricot oil is widely used in skin care products, it is particularly rich in both linoleic acid and oleic acid. Moreover, it is a wonderful alternative to Sweet Almond & Grape seed for massage and has some very beneficial skin benefits. Therapeutic Properties : Apricot oil is a nourishing and lubricating oil and very few people show an allergic reaction to this oil. Blends well with : Clove Bud essential oil, Frankincense essential oil, Sweet Orange essential, etc. Summary : Apricot is a warming, bitter-sweet herb, helping to control coughing. The laetrile contained in the pip is used in alternative cancer therapy. Lots of research has been done on the amygdalin / laetrile / vitamin B17 - and although pure amygdalin can be toxic and poisonous, it is far safer to use apricot kernel powder orally. Precautions : Excessive intake can cause nervous system depression and respiratory failure. Eating the unripe fruit can cause gastric upset.