Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the kernels (seeds) of Apricots. Apricot kernel oil is great for use as massage oil as it is very light and makes the skin soft. Apricot kernels themselves are quite healthy and are being researched for a number of health conditions including cancer. This oil has a deep, nutty flavor which makes it an excellent ingredient for desserts and other recipes. APRICOT KERNEL OIL - MANUFACTURING DATA English Name : Clear Green Brown Liquid Urdu Name : khubaani Botanical Name : Prunus armeniaca APRICOT KERNEL OIL - QUALITY DATA Appearance and Color Clear Slight Light Brown Liquid Taste and Odor Nutty and deep free Fatty Acid 0.3% Iodine Value107-109 Moisture0.01% Peroxide Value 0.9Mg Reflective Index at 40 C1.301 to 1.308 Saponification Value183-187 Specific Gravity at 15C/15 C0.913-0.919 Unsaponifiable Matter 0.915-0.918 Unsaponifiable Matter 0.1% Storage: Store in a cool dry place protected from light Shelf Life: 1 year when it opened from its original sealed packing. Packing: 200Kgs Food Graded Iron Drums BENEFITS OF APRICOT KERNEL OIL IN THE KITCHEN Has a mild flavor and a healthy oil to use in salad dressings. High in monounsaturated fats (omega 9) and contains no trans-fatty acids so it can be used for cooking but not for high heat cooking. It is safest to use it for salads. SKIN CARE Apricot kernel oil qualities are that it spreads well and is easily absorbed by the skin. It is absorbed quite slowly (20- 50 minutes) and is therefore excellent for use in whole body massage oil blends. It is a mild oil, which is tolerated by most people, and is especially good for sensitive, inflamed, dry or mature skin but it is a classic skin oil for sensitive skin and apricot and peach kernel oils are interchangeable for products that treat sensitive skin. It enhances skin elasticity and has a soft and smooth quality on the skin. It works well in anti-wrinkle/skin rejuvenation products for sensitive skin and in massage lotions and oils for sensitive skin as apricot kernel oil is a long oil. NOURISHES THE SKIN Apricot kernel oil contains ingredients such as essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, and oleic acid. It is rich in vitamins too, especially, vitamin E and vitamin A. All these ingredients make the oil, an excellent skin moisturizer. Regular application of this oil can make the skin smooth and supple. Dry skin, mature skin and skin which is irritated because of excessive sun exposure, can be treated by applying apricot kernel oil directly or using products such as lotions, balms and cream, which have this as an ingredient.