This is a blend of Apricot and Almond oil Almond ( Prunus dulcis ) is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond oli" is the cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.
The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed or "nut" (which is not a true nut) inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are commonly sold shelled (i.e., after the shells are removed), or unshelled (i.e., with the shells still attached). Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seedcoat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.
Almonds contain approximately 49% oils, of which 62% is monounsaturated oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 24% is linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid), and 6% is palmitic acid (a saturated fatty acid).
Cosmetic Uses: Almond Oil is an excellent emollient helping the skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture. It is an excellent moisturizer for all skin types. It is a well balanced medium massage oil used to help spread the oil and essential oil mixture without rapid absorption into the skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil ( Prunus armeniaca ) is a vegetable oil derived from cold expeller pressing of the pits or seeds of the apricot fruit.