The actives and the oils
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.
- 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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