Apricot Kernel Oil and Seed Powder

Two ingredients come from the apricot. The kernel oil is pressed from the soft kernel inside the stone. The seed powder is ground from the seed and used as scrub particles.

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On a list as: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil · Seed Powder
What it does: Softening oil; scrub particles
Where it comes from: Plant: apricot kernels and seeds
Vegan?: Yes

Why it’s in a formula

The oil is light and softening. The powder is a physical exfoliant: the particles polish skin as you massage.

Ground seed particles are irregular and firmer than sugar. On the body, used gently, they are a traditional exfoliant; on the face, scrubbing hard with them can be harsh.

Where you’ll find it at Divina

Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 2 pieces.

Le Teint Nu

Tinted BB Veil — 30ml

$68

Listed as Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed

Le Gommage Corps

Apricot Body Scrub — 236ml

$46

Listed as Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder

Not vegan: honey

Questions

Are apricot scrubs bad for your skin?

They can be too harsh for the face if you scrub hard. On the body, with gentle pressure, crushed seed is a long-standing exfoliant.

Is apricot kernel oil good for skin?

Yes, for most skin types: it is light and absorbs well.

How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.

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