Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil is a lipid emollient typically used at several percent up to high levels in creams/oils, and it is generally well-tolerated with low inherent irritancy because it does not rely on low pH or reactive actives. However, like other nut/seed oils it can trigger irritation or allergic contact reactions in a minority of highly reactive or eczematous patients (especially if oxidized or minimally refined), so it is best classified as gentle rather than universally inert. Safety Notes: In commercial skincare, apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel oil is frequently used as a minor emollient/skin-feel modifier in lotions, creams, and cleansers at very low levels (~0.05–1%), especially when it is one of many botanical oils in a blend. At the high end, it is widely sold to consumers as a pure carrier oil and as the primary oil phase in facial/body oils, where it commonly reaches 50–100% in leave-on products; rinse-off products typically sit lower due to surfactant systems and cost/viscosity constraints.