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Emollient

APRICOT KERNEL OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Apricot kernel oil esters made with propylene glycol — keep apricot's skin-conditioning benefits in a water-friendly form. Mild and well-tolerated; PG sensitivity is rare at cosmetic levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible apricot oil emollience
  • Improved compatibility in mixed-phase formulas
  • Skin conditioning
  • Smooth slip

Known concerns

  • Propylene glycol can cause irritation in highly sensitised individuals at high %
  • Stone-fruit kernel allergen consideration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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