Apricot seed oil is rich in nutrients, proteins and unsaturated fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acid. The oil is packed with antioxidants as it is a good source of vitamins A & C but also have vitamins E, K, and even niacin. It has excellent softening and moisturizing properties that aid and benefit your skin, scalp, and hair as it helps skin retain its elasticity and suppleness. What makes it even more special is that is light and doesn’t leave any sticky or heavy residue – super light texture and really pleasant odor. Amazing ‘A’ oil, Anti-Inflammatory • Anti-Aging • Antiseptic • Anti-Bacterial • Antioxidant Skin Apricot oil as a facial scrub Apricot oil can also be used in a scrub to give you soft and glowing skin in just a few minutes. Simply mix few drops of apricot oil with some grainy crystal sugar to make a scrub that you can gently apply and massage all over your face and neck, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. Nourish dry skin Apricot oil deeply nourishes damaged, rough or chapped skin. Just apply it on the affected area and do not rinse off. It is also great night oil that can be applied on you face and hands and left overnight to moisturize your skin and unclog pores. Hair Healthy scalp and shiny hair To create a hair pack that not only reduces scalp problems related to dryness, but also results in shiny, oil-free hair, blend 6-8 drops of Apricot Kernel Oil with Almond Carrier Oil and Coconut Carrier Oil. Apply this blend to the hair and scalp by massaging it in a gentle, circular motion. Allow the oil to sit in the hair for 20 minutes before rinsing it out with a mild shampoo and conditioner as usual.
