Carrier oil
Apricot kernel oil as a carrier for essential oils
Apricot kernel oil is close to sweet almond in make-up but a little lighter, so it suits faces and delicate areas as well as massage. Mild and barely scented, it’s a gentle all-rounder.
Best for
- Facial & delicate-skin blends
- Massage
- Light body oils
Using it with essential oils
Use at 0.5–1% for the face, 2% for body blends.
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Pairs well with
Things to watch
A kernel oil — people with almond or stone-fruit allergies should patch-test with care or avoid it.
Common questions
- Apricot kernel or sweet almond oil?
- They’re very similar; apricot kernel is slightly lighter and absorbs a touch faster, so many prefer it for the face. Both are kernel oils, so take care with nut allergies.
Typical makeup figures are commonly published ranges; real oils vary with origin and processing. Always patch-test, and dilute essential oils for the person and the use. Compare all carrier oils →