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Emollient

PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL EXTRACT

CAS 68650-44-2 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel extract — a fatty-acid-rich botanical used as an emollient skin conditioner. Properly de-bittered/processed kernels are well tolerated topically.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Fatty acid emolliency
  • Mild antioxidant content
  • Skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Bitter kernels can contain amygdalin (cyanogenic) — purified extracts remove this
  • Tree-nut-allergy cross-reactivity in sensitive users
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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