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Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
Aroma: Faint.
Viscosity: Medium.
Absorption/Feel: Oily Texture.
Color: Virtually Clear With a Yellow Tinge.
Shelf Life: 12 Months.
Notes: The semi-oily texture of
Apricot Kernel Oil makes it a good choice for use in massage and
massage oil blends. It
somewhat resembles Sweet Almond Oil
in its properties and consistency.
Carrier
Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage by Len Price mentions
that Apricot Kernel Oil is low in saturated fats, contains approximately
65% oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 28% linoleic acid (an omega-6
essential fatty acid), and less than 1% alpha linolenic acid (an
omega-3 essential fatty acid). [Len Price with Ian Smith and Shirley
Price, Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy
& Massage (United Kingdom: Riverhead, 1999), 37.]
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without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Safety information can be found by visiting the Safety
Information page. For very in-depth information on oil safety
issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert
Tisserand.
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