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Apricot Kernel Oil - For Lotion, Soap & Cosmetics

Apricot Kernel Oil - For Lotion, Soap & Cosmetics

Regular price $9.00
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Size: 1lb

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Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot seed oil is used for its softening and moisturizing properties and is therefore recommended for skin that is dry or cracked. This oil is all natural, expeller pressed and has virtually no scent. Use apricot seed oil in face creams, lotions, body oils and soaps!

Common Uses:
Cold & Hot Process Soap. Lotions. Scrubs.

Points of Interest:
Light weight oil that is high in Vitamin A Rich, Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid. Excellent texture that is great for all skin types. Recommended for skin that is dry, irritated or cracked. All Natural. Expeller Pressed. 


Cold & Hot Process Soapmaking Saponification Information:
SAP NaOH .139, SAP KOH .195 

Recommended Colorants:
CP & HP Soap: Powder Pigment (mix in water phase), Mica Powder
Lotions: Liquid Dyes, Powder Mica
Scrubs: Powder Mica 

Recommended Fragrance Additives:
CP & HP Soap: Skin Safe Fragrance Oil - Maximum 6%
CP & HP Soap: Skin Safe Essential Oil - Maximum 2%
Lotions & Scrubs: Skin Safe Fragrance Oil - Maximum 3%
Soap Lotions & Scrubs: Skin Safe Essential Oil - Maximum 1% 

Physical Form: Light Yellow Liquid 
Solubility: Insoluble in Water 

Short Term Storage: 
Air tight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature. 

Long Term Storage:
Removing air from storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.

Best Used By: One year from date of purchase. 
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.

Packaged in a plastic jug.

Country Of Origin: Spain

Helpful Product Information:
SAP Converted-KOH: 0.195 SAP Converted-NaOH: 0.139
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Apricot Kernel Oil 

Directions:
Measure and add to formula as directed.

Recommended use levels: 

Cold & Hot Process Soaps: 10-30%
Lip Products: 2-10%
Lotions & Creams: 2-5%

CA Prop 65: This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

Our natural apricot kernel oil is great to use in soap making, lotions, bath bombs, and cosmetic applications.

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