Apricot Oil

Apricot oil is obtained by cold pressing apricot kernels. Thanks to this method, it does not lose many beneficial properties. This oil is an environmentally friendly product of natural origin.

Apricot oil: composition and action
Apricot oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins A, C, B, F, which have a beneficial effect on the entire body, as well as minerals, especially iron, cobalt and copper, which promote hematopoiesis. It contains a significant amount of triglycerides, natural waxes, stearins, pectin substances, and enzymes.
Apricot oil has a refreshing, regenerating, healing, soothing, tonic, antibacterial, antiseptic, softening and antioxidant effect.
The advantages of the oil include the fact that it is easily and deeply absorbed, without leaving greasy stains on clothes, and is able to quickly distribute on the skin, making it firm and elastic.
Apricot oil is used either alone or mixed with other vegetable oils in equal quantities.

Apricot oil for skin
Apricot oil:
• intensely nourishes, softens and moisturizes the skin;
• prevents dryness and flaking of the skin;
• stimulates the production of elastin and collagen;
• promotes elasticity and firmness;
• restores metabolism and water balance of the skin;
• intensively rejuvenates the body;
• increases the regenerative properties of the skin;
• smoothes out not only small fresh wrinkles, but also old deep ones;
• inhibits skin aging and promotes its rejuvenation;
• tones the skin;
• prevents pore expansion;
• eliminates acne and age spots;
• improves complexion, giving it a healthy appearance;
• relieves redness, skin inflammation and itching;
• heals scratches, cracks and abrasions, treats burns;
• removes cellulite and gets rid of stretch marks;
• relieves swelling and tightens sagging skin.
• Apricot kernel oil, unlike many others, can be used to care for any skin, including sensitive skin of the eyelids and lips. It will nourish, moisturize and soften dry and sensitive skin, relieve irritation and relieve flaking. The oil will provide normal, oily and combination skin with nutrients and moisturize, tighten pores, improve complexion and relieve existing problems.
• Oil will be especially useful for dry, rough and aging skin that is deficient in vitamins and moisture. It is also recommended for sensitive and problematic skin. Apricot oil is also suitable for delicate baby skin. It can relieve babies from prickly heat, diaper rash and dermatitis.
• The oil is also used to remove makeup. Creams are prepared on its basis.
• Due to its pleasant aroma, the oil is widely used in the perfume industry.

Apricot oil for hair
Apricot oil is ideal for hair care; it will have a particularly significant effect on dry, brittle and lifeless hair.
Apricot oil:
• will provide hair with nutrition and moisturize it;
• will accelerate blood movement, providing hair follicles with additional nutrients and oxygen;
• restores the functioning of the sebaceous glands and relieves hair of oily shine;
• prevent inflammation;
• strengthens hair and eliminates fragility;
• eliminates dull color;
• will give hair elasticity, volume and shine;
• gets rid of dandruff;
• stop hair loss and accelerate hair growth;
• will prevent the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.
You can add oil to shampoo and rinse (15-20 drops of oil are needed per 100 milliliters of shampoo) to give your hair softness, shine and silkiness.

Apricot oil for hands and nails
Hand and nail mask
The oil is heated. Then it is rubbed into the skin of the hands, into the cuticle and applied to the nails.
Cuticle softening ointment
An ointment made from equal amounts of apricot oil and lanolin will help soften the cuticle.
Anti-flaking nail product

Apricot oil for eyelashes
The oil will also be useful for eyelashes. It will provide nutrition and hydration, make eyelashes fluffy, long, thick and shiny.

Apricot oil in medicine
For prevention, to strengthen the immune system, to nourish the body and eliminate inflammation in the body, apricot oil is taken orally.
For internal use:
• the activity of the cardiovascular system improves;
• metabolism is normalized;
• the concentration of bad cholesterol decreases.
Apricot oil will help prevent the development of many diseases:
• hypovitaminosis;
• kidney diseases;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• diseases of the digestive tract, including gastritis and constipation;
• diseases of the nervous system;
• thyroid diseases;
• diabetes mellitus;
• allergies;
• rickets.

The oil will also relieve stress and depression.
Some medications used for subcutaneous and intramuscular administration are dissolved in apricot kernel oil. It is also included in many ointments.
Oil is also instilled into the nose at the end of colds to restore the mucous membrane.
Apricot oil for massage
Apricot oil is also ideal for massage. It has a relaxing and healing effect. It is often used as a base oil as it combines well with other oils. It helps to quickly warm up the skin and is easily absorbed, helps rejuvenate the body and achieve a healthy, beautiful skin color.
Rub the oil with your palms and rub into the skin. It is advisable to do a massage after visiting a bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool or shower.
Massage will slow down inflammatory processes in the body and prevent the development of colds.
Apricot oil in cooking
Some confectioners use apricot oil when preparing baked goods. It gives flour products a unique delicate aroma.
Contraindication
Apricot oil has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance. It can be used by pregnant and lactating women, as well as newborn children.