Apricot Kernel Oil

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	Halved Apricot With Kernel

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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