Aug-18-2016

Why is apricot kernel oil useful?

What is apricot oil, application, properties apricot oil and how is apricot kernel oil useful for human health? These questions often arise among those who care about their health and are interested in folk methods treatment, in particular to treatment with essential oils... And this interest is understandable. Maybe in this article, to some extent, you can get an answer to these questions.

Apricot kernel oil, or in another way, apricot oil, is obtained by cold pressing of common apricot kernels. In some cases, during the production of oil, mixing with plum or cherry plum seeds is allowed.

Apricot kernel oil belongs to the category of base (fatty) oils. It has a light yellow transparent color and has a mild aroma. The consistency of the oil is thin and slightly viscous. The composition of apricot oil is similar to peach and almond oils, also referred to as base oils.

These oils are often used undiluted or used as a base for various oil mixtures.

Useful properties and widespread use of apricot oil, first of all, is determined by its unique chemical composition... Thanks to the technology of cold pressing, a rich combination of monounsaturated and unsaturated acids has been preserved in it, including oleic, palmitic, linoleic and others - have long been actively used in cosmetology for rejuvenating and regenerating skin cells.

The main advantage of such a product is still in its extraordinary content of vitamins and minerals, which, reacting with amino acids, are perfectly absorbed and assimilated in the upper layers of the epidermis.

For example, it contains vitamin E, which helps restore skin turgor and firmness, increases its elasticity and smoothes fine expression lines. No wonder it is called an important component of the formula for youth!

There is also vitamin A, which has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, and also copes with flaking, dryness and thinning of the skin. Vitamins from group B are a storehouse of useful elements that can have a healing effect on the skin, easily tighten microcracks and relieve inflammation.

Vitamin C perfectly protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation and drying out, which means that apricot oil is also an excellent tanning agent, which, with its use, turns out to be smooth, juicy and, importantly, safe.

Potassium and magnesium, which are also found in such a product, prevent dehydration of skin cells, and also contribute to active work blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients through your cells to keep your skin looking young and healthy.

This product also contains unique tocopherols and a rare form of vitamin F, which are renowned for their nutritional and regenerating properties.

Apricot oil properties:

Apricot oil has anti-inflammatory, regenerating and tonic effects. It is suitable for all skin types including delicate skin babies and skin exposed to age-related changes... With its help, you can get rid of prickly heat, diaper rash and seborrheic dermatitis in newborns, accelerate the healing of wounds and abrasions, get rid of cellulite, soften rough skin and smooth out fine wrinkles. Apricot oil is a good moisturizer and gives the skin an even, beautiful, and most importantly healthy color. It has a beneficial effect both on problem skin, eliminating inflammation, and on dry, perfectly softening it.

Apricot oil also has a number of medicinal properties, in particular, it can be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems.

The antiseptic properties of apricot oil make it possible to use it as a wound healing agent for minor scratches, burns, abrasions. It is successfully used in the treatment of difficult dermatological diseases - psoriasis, eczema, prevents bedsores, helps relieve itching.

A very effective method of treatment in which the affected area is treated with apricot kernel oil and the compress is fixed with a bandage. Wait at least an hour before removing it.

Apricot kernel oil is very effectively used in the treatment of ENT diseases, being used as nasal drops. It has a beneficial effect on inflamed mucous surfaces.

This component is low-allergenic and there are no significant contraindications for its use, except for personal intolerance.

In addition, apricot oil is actively used in the perfumery and cosmetic industry as a base for creams, balms and lipsticks.

Application of apricot oil:

As mentioned above, apricot oil is the best salvation for skin lacking vitamins, lacking moisture and adequate nutrition. The range of its application for improving the condition of the skin is quite wide. Research shows that apricot oil:

• softens and moisturizes the skin;
• prevents dryness and flaking;
• accelerates the process of exfoliation of dead cells of the epidermis;
• tones the skin;
• produces a rejuvenating effect;
• evens out the complexion;
• relieves skin inflammation, etc.

In addition, the ingredients in apricot oil are involved and, moreover, stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which form the basis of the connective tissue of the human body.

They can be used to lubricate the face before going to bed, apply in a small amount on the eyelids, and also pointwise on problem areas of the skin (peeling, inflammation, rough spots). When slightly warmed, apricot oil is effective as a cleansing lotion for removing make-up and daily skin cleansing.

Apricot oil is also a salvation for the owners of sensitive skin, which reacts negatively to various cosmetics, as it soothes it and actually performs all the same functions as a regular cream.

Recipes with apricot kernel oil:

A mixture with apricot kernel oil for anti-cellulite massage: apricot oil (2 tablespoons), avocado oil (2 tablespoons), essential oils of orange, lemon, rosemary and juniper (2 drops each).

Apricot kernel oil mask for problem skin: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), lavender, lemon and tea tree(1 drop each). It can be applied as an appliqué or completely over the entire face, avoiding the skin around the eyes.

Mask with apricot kernel oil to relieve signs of fatigue: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), patchouli, chamomile essential oil (1 drop each).

Moisturizing Body Blend: Apricot oil (2 tablespoons), almond oil (2 tablespoons), essential oil of ylang-ylang, lavender and sandalwood (2 drops each). Apply to the body after water treatments, suitable for daily use.

Face mask with mixed skin: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), peach oil (1 tablespoon), essential oil of ylang-ylang, lemon, mint and neroli (1 drop each). Gives the skin freshness, makes it uniform.

Hand and nail care mixture: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), wheat germ oil (1 tablespoon), jojoba oil (1 tablespoon). A similar mixture can be prepared in large quantities by placing it in a clean, opaque jar and storing it in a cool place.

Vitaminizing lotion with apricot kernel oil to cleanse the skin: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), Castor oil(1 tsp), vitamin E in oil (10 drops). Optimal for dry skin.

Nourishing cream with apricot kernel oil for the eyes: apricot oil (1 tsp), olive oil(1 tsp), aevit in oil (1 capsule), rosehip oil (0.5 tsp). Apply in a small amount to the skin of the eyelids before going to bed.

Anti-wrinkle mixture with apricot kernel oil: apricot oil (1 tablespoon), avocado oil (1 tablespoon), jojoba oil (1 tablespoon), rosewood essential oil (4 drops), frankincense essential oil ( 3 drops). It can be applied both at night and during the day on previously cleansed skin.

Why is apricot oil good for hair?

Natural apricot oil is an environmentally friendly and non-toxic preparation that can be used by both pregnant women and nursing mothers. Its price on the Russian market fluctuates around 500 rubles for a container with a volume of 100 ml.

As for hair and nails, apricot oil has a positive effect on their growth and structure, improving them in short time... In this regard, cosmetics manufacturers often add it to shampoos, balms, liquid soaps and other preparations. However, here it is worth remembering that natural apricot oil is an expensive component, and, therefore, cosmetics based on it cannot be cheap either.

And the regular use of apricot oil in hair care allows:

• Restore the damaged structure of curls;
• Without weighing it down, moisturize the hair;
• Stop inflammation on the scalp;
• Prevent overdrying of hair under the influence of sunlight;
• Eliminate flaking and dryness of the scalp.

There are several ways to treat your hair with apricot oil. For example, here's a simple procedure:

To carry it out, you need apricot (1 tbsp. Spoon) and any essential oil (3 drops). Mix the ingredients. First, massage the resulting mixture into the scalp, then spread it with a wooden comb to the very ends. Optionally, you can wear a shower cap and make a towel turban. After the allotted time, apply shampoo to your head, hold it for a couple of minutes, and then rinse everything off with warm running water.

How long does the mask last on the hair? It takes at least an hour for the oil to work. If you have very dry, badly damaged curls, apply it overnight.

More than 3,500 years ago, in ancient China, a unique healing oil was discovered from the seeds of a sweet fruit - apricot. The beauties of the East were happy to use this remedy in the care of nails, skin and hair. And wise healers with the help of oil healed various tumors, skin ulcers, scarring wounds and other damage to the dermis.

The miraculous essential oil of apricot kernels has been used by European women for beauty and youth for over 1000 years. As you know, all the most valuable plant components are concentrated in the seeds or kernel kernels. A natural product obtained by cold pressing the kernels of common apricot kernels has not lost its relevance today.

The product has an oily consistency, a liquid and slightly viscous structure, a pale yellow pigment, a characteristic delicate smell of peeled apricot kernels. The oil contains a whole complex of fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated), which provide the regeneration of epidermal cells, including linoleic, alpha-linoleic, arachidic, oleic, eiseconic, as well as phospholipids.

Apricot oil is a valuable source of vitamins (A, group, B, C, E, F), which are powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress. Salts of magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, natural wax, triglycerides and pectin compounds make the product a unique nutritional agent for the treatment of skin diseases and use in cosmetology.

The use of oil is justified for all skin types, regardless of age and condition. It is easily absorbed without leaving greasy stains on bedding and clothing. It is used both as a separate tool and in various combinations with vegetable oils (grape seed, jojoba, avocado, almond), serves as an excellent base for pure essential oils (add 3-4 drops of the selected ester or a mixture of essential oils to 50 ml of the base).

According to some aromatherapists, the best results in skin rejuvenation and hair restoration can be achieved by combining apricot oil with other base oils. They advise preparing homemade cosmetics with no more than 50% apricot elixir.

The fat base obtained from apricot kernels has a wound healing, regenerating, antioxidant, regenerating, soothing, antiseptic and deodorant effect.

The moisturizing and emollient qualities of apricot oil are used in otolaryngology. With the help of this tool, painful sensations in the nose and ears are relieved by lubricating the mucous membrane with it. The optimal ratio of natural substances provides a gentle and protective effect on the mucous membranes.

Just 2 drops of apricot oil in the nose (instill one in each nostril) relieves the dryness and itching that occurs against the background of rhinitis, especially during the recovery period. To enhance medicinal properties the product is injected with an oily solution of retinol (vitamin A).

Extract from apricot kernels is non-toxic and hypoallergenic, therefore it is successfully used for instillation into the nose and ears, even for children.

The main properties of apricot oil in cosmetology:

• improves complexion and contour of the face;
• smoothes deep wrinkles;
• accelerates the metabolism of the skin;
• stabilizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• activates the synthesis of elastin and collagen;
• reduces flaking, irritation, preventing dryness;
• creates a protective layer from adverse environmental factors;
• nourishes, moisturizes, rejuvenates the skin;
• cares for the epidermis of the scalp;
• restores the lost shine and silkiness of curls;
• stops hair loss
• nourishes eyelashes, making them stronger and thicker;
• helps in the care of the nail plates, restoring their lost color and preventing brittleness.

Squeezing apricot kernels is a safe and versatile way to get an even and beautiful tan. The powerful moisturizing effect on the deep layers of the epidermis provides the skin's natural protection from damaging UV rays.

To obtain a rich golden tan, pure apricot oil is applied to dry skin of the face and body with gentle massaging movements in an even layer. The extract penetrates into the upper layers of tissues in 4-6 minutes, after which you can safely go out into the open sun.

Apply the oil to your skin not only before sunbathing, but also after sunbathing. This will help prevent flaking, nourish the epidermis with moisture, vitamins and nutrients, and the antioxidants in the oil pomace neutralize the action of free radicals that are actively forming in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Apricot oil also helps in the treatment of sunburn.

The oil elixir perfectly cares for the skin of the hands, cuticles and nail plate, and in the presence of minor scratches, wounds and injuries, it promotes their early healing.

Moistening the cuticle with apricot kernel oil (it is most convenient to apply the composition by soaking a cotton swab with it), you make it more pliable and softened, which is especially important when carrying out a manicure procedure - both edged and hardware.

Nourishing oil enriches nail plate essential fatty acids (PUFA or omega-3) and vitamins, which leads to its strengthening and maximum smoothness. To improve the condition of nails in just a week, you can use daily baths with warm apricot oil.

For the procedure, the elixir is heated to a comfortable temperature and nails are immersed in it for a quarter of an hour. After the bath, the product is not washed off, but gently rubbed into the periungual rollers, cuticles and skin of the brushes.

Applying apricot oil for massage

According to massage therapists, fatty natural oil apricot kernels - one of better means for application to the skin. Suitable for both professional massage and self-massage. Not only allows you to carry out the procedure with high quality, but also nourishes the skin, softens and moisturizes them.

The addition of pure esters to the product, which are selected depending on their therapeutic effect, significantly increases the effectiveness of massage and skin care for the whole body.

For example, the enrichment of apricot oil with mandarin essential oil or, leads to a powerful anti-cellulite effect on problem areas, and with regular use smoothes the skin, dissolving the unaesthetic "orange peel".

Due to its composition and nutritional value, the product is widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Apricot kernel oil is one of the best base oils for home cosmetics, including formulations for the care of the skin of the face, body and hair.

Biologically active phytonutrients of apricot oil penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis, revitalizing the skin structure and enriching it with nourishing components, which makes the product indispensable for the care of sagging, aging, dry and flabby skin. Good for feeding delicate and thin skin around eyes.

Apricot oil has no contraindications to application to the skin and hair, in addition to individual intolerance (allergy) to the individual components of the composition, which is observed in extremely rare cases.

Once again, I am delighted to welcome all readers of my blog. I'm sure many of you love apricots. The fruit has a pleasant taste and aroma. And the famous Sacher cake with apricot jam is simply delicious. Did you know that an effective cosmetic product is made from apricot kernels? Let's take a look at this apricot oil properties and uses.

The healing properties of this remedy in China were known back in 3000 BC. And in the first century AD, Europeans began to use its healing properties.

Initially, the remedy was used only for treatment. They were treated for tumors, ulcers, hemorrhoids. Gradually, healers noticed that it does more than just remove inflammation in the skin. It moisturizes it well, makes it smooth and elastic. In the 15th century, this remedy in England was valued no less than gold.

Apricot Kernel Oil does not cause allergic reactions. Easily spreads over the skin surface, non-toxic. Thanks to all these properties, the product has long been used for baby skin care. To date, the following are known beneficial features product:

• nutrition, softening, moisturizing;
• acceleration of the regeneration process;
• increased production of collagen and elastin;
• lifting effect;
• improvement of metabolic processes in tissues;
• anti-aging effect;
• toning;
• improving skin color;
• antiseptic and antibacterial effect;
• elimination of skin inflammation.

Apricot kernel oil (Apricot Kernel Oil or Oleum Armeniacae) has a subtle nutty scent. It looks light, has a light consistency. This cosmetic product is obtained by cold pressing. Store Apricot Kernel Oil in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Usually the shelf life is no more than a year.

Composition and properties for the skin

The value of this cosmetic product is precisely in its composition. It contains a lot of organic acids. This is palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic. As well as linoleic and linolenic acids. All these substances are involved in cell rejuvenation. And also the restoration of the protective functions of tissues, their regeneration.

Apricot Kernel Oil contains useful vitamins A, B, C and F. As well as potassium salts, magnesium, polyunsaturated and mono-acids

For thousands of years, Chinese physicians have used apricot oil to treat various inflammatory processes. Later they discovered that the drug not only heals, but makes the skin radiant, healthy and elastic. Value cosmetic oil in England in the 15th century it was equated to gold by weight. Only cold-pressed product is valuable. The oil retains its outstanding qualities if stored in a cool, dark place and not more than a year... Thick texture, light yellow color and aroma characterize a quality product - Apricot Kernel Oil.

Composition of apricot oil

The product obtained from the nucleoli retains the benefits of organic components and vitamins only with the cold pressing method. It is the preservation of the biological components of apricot oil that has a healing effect on the human body. The product is expensive, it is used as a base substance in various medicinal formulations.

Organic acids are presented:

• lenolenic;
• linoleic;
• palmitic;
• stearic.

Acids promote active regeneration of skin cells and their rejuvenation.

Vitamin E present in apricot oil, tocopherol, is an antioxidant. It is he who stimulates the production of elastin, enhances the formation of collagen. The skin gets rid of fine wrinkles.

Vitamin A or retinol relieves inflammation, reduces itching associated with flaking and dry skin. B vitamins contribute to the early elimination of toxins. They accelerate the regeneration process in tissues. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, protects against vitamin deficiencies.

Potassium helps to retain moisture in the skin cells, and magnesium removes the vascular network from the face. This is not a complete list of useful substances that make up apricot oil. Gentle effect on skin, hair, internal organs due to a harmonious composition that includes many components - natural wax, fatty acid, stearins.

Oil correctly obtained by cold pressing has no contraindications for use. However, you should know that a handicraft product obtained may contain amygdolin - the strongest poison. Its action causes a spasm of the respiratory system. The poison is contained in the germ and removed during processing. Only a product obtained in an industrial environment can be safe.

Applications of apricot oil

In ancient times, the product was used to treat hemorrhoids and other inflammatory processes. To this day, the use of apricot oil in food and medicinal decoctions welcomed. Official medicine took the product into the pharmacopoeia. The use of oil against the common cold is especially effective. To do this, you need to mix the oil with vitamin A in equal doses, and inhale. Then, rinse with salt water and put 2 drops of apricot oil into each nostril into the nose. Relief will come immediately. To treat inflammation in the throat, prepare a gargle - water + 5 drops of the drug. You can rinse, you can do inhalation. Helps even with bronchitis. But more the drug is known as an effective product in cosmetology.

The use of apricot kernel oil in the care

The effectiveness of using the oil for skin, hair, and nail care is not disputed. Moreover, the use of apricot oil and its properties, in combination with other oils, decoctions, and cosmetics, is encouraged.

Check your allergic reaction before consuming the oil. A small amount of the product should be applied to the wrist or the crook of the elbow. If redness does not appear, there is no burning sensation, the drug can be used.

Apricot kernel oil is indispensable in aging skin care products. Such formulations can be bought, or you can add to those creams that you use. The healing product goes well with perfume components.

Apricot oil for the face is an indispensable care product for dry, dehydrated skin. Tired flabby skin is smoothed, gains elasticity, puffy bags under the eyes disappear. The top layer is quickly restored, the keratinized scales peel off and are easily removed. If a newborn has diaper rash and dermatitis, it is apricot oil that will be the best helper. Everything cosmetic procedures with apricot oil for the face are beneficial:

• massage;
• cleaning;
• nutrition and hydration.

To make the skin glow at any age, you need a little - wipe your face at night using a drop of oil in water. Lotions for the eyelids are useful - there will be no puffiness. Add a little apricot seed oil to any face care product before use and the effect will be great.

Apricot oil for hair is superior to other hair care products. You can get a wave of thick, healthy hair with regular masks. In summer, the hair is kept from drying out due to the thin film. In winter they retain their shine for a long time in the absence of greasiness. The methods of using the oil are different:

1. You can mix the shampoo with 1-2 ml of the product or apply as a balm to clean, damp hair, leaving it without rinsing for up to 60 minutes, depending on the condition of the hair.
2. Heat a little oil in a water bath and apply to the hair, while massaging the scalp. Cover your head with foil, wrap it in a towel and take the procedure for up to an hour. Then wash your hair with shampoo and warm water.
3. You can get rid of dandruff by preparing the composition in equal proportions of apricot, tea and rosemary oil and rubbing the mixture into the scalp.

If you feed the cilia with a little oil every day, they will become noticeably thicker and longer after a few procedures. Apricot stone oil for eyelashes is the best doctor.

By nourishing your nails with healing oil, you can get rid of many problems:

• the cuticle becomes healthy, without barbs, the skin becomes stronger;
• nails stop flaking and breaking;
• the growth of a strong plate accelerates.

Apricot kernel oil is very pleasant to the skin and is well absorbed. The use of mixtures with castor, burdock, almond oil increase healing power each component.

Apricot sun tanning oil will protect the skin from redness, and the tan will lie flat. You need to use the oil by applying it to damp skin after bathing. But with an immoderately prolonged exposure to the scorching rays of the sun, the oil will not protect.

Here are how many useful properties nature has given to man in a sunny fruit!

Video recipe for using apricot oil for oily skin

“Apricots are the beloved children of the Sun, they were the most captivating and wondrous. The luminary generously endowed them with its warmth and energy. Once the Sun looked at the Earth and was saddened - many lands there were deprived of joy. And the fiery Queen sent her beloved children - apricots to people to bring them warmth and youth. "

The benefits of apricot oil

One of the most popular base oils, extracted from apricot kernels, is appreciated by many not so much for its unique healing properties as for its delicate delicate aroma and surprisingly pleasant texture that gives the most delicate sensations when applied to the skin. This is one of the most ancient and legendary base oils, the first experience of use, which dates back to the medicine of Ancient Tibet.

It is believed that the beneficial properties of oil were known 5 thousand years ago, and in Europe they began to actively use it about two thousand years ago. In the first centuries of our era, it was actively used for tumors and ulcers, and at the beginning of the 17th century it was literally worth its weight in gold. Despite the fact that apricot trees themselves can be found in orchards of almost all continents, apricot kernel oil remains one of the most expensive due to the small volumes of industrial production. But at the same time, it remains the undisputed favorite among the nutritional and vitaminizing base oils.

Apricot oil for face - application and effectiveness

There are many advantages of using apricot kernel oil for the face, and here are just the main ones:

Apricot oil is an effective natural moisturizer suitable for all skin types. It can be safely used even for caring oily skin, because, being quickly absorbed, it does not leave an oily sheen and film on the skin surface.

The nourishing properties of apricot kernel oil help to improve skin tone and maintain its tone. Vitamins A and E contained in this oil help to slow down the aging process of the skin, and its mild anti-inflammatory effect helps to maintain healthy skin.

Deep moisturizing and nourishing not only the superficial, but also the inner layers of the skin, which provides apricot oil, distinguishes it from many other oils and makes skin care as effective as possible.

Uses of apricot body oil

This precious gift of nature is also great for body care. It is surprisingly suitable for massage purposes and can also be added to massage formulations. It is recommended to apply to the steamed skin of the body with massaging movements, leaving until completely absorbed. The product can also be combined with essential oils: for 50 ml of base - 2 drops of any essential component (nerole, chamomile or lavender), or a drop of lavender and bergamot, or two drops of patchouli, or a drop of orange and lavender oils.

Apricot oil massage helps to eliminate inflammation and rashes with skin, including in children.

Composition and properties of the substance

The composition of apricot oil contains very active useful components. At the cellular level, they enter into various chemical reactions that lead to an improvement in the condition of the skin, tissue rejuvenation, and healing. The main merit here is vitamins and some acids. For example, palmitic and stearic acids stimulate skin cells to regenerate and recover faster, and these acids also promote cell rejuvenation. Vitamin E rushes to the aid of these active acids, which is also abundant in the oil, therefore, apricot pomace helps to smooth out fine wrinkles.

The action of other vitamins: A and B-group - therapeutic and anti-inflammatory properties; C - an active fighter against vitamin deficiency, ultraviolet radiation and the influence of cold.

As stated earlier, apricot oil is versatile and suitable for all skin types. Its effect on fading, aging or problem skin is especially noticeable. With regular use of this product, the effect is simply amazing.

Apricot oil for face: indications

It is believed that apricot kernel oil for the face is a versatile product that is ideal for caring for all skin types. However, you should know in which cases it is able to bring maximum benefit, and in which it will be neutral. The indications for its use are as follows:

• tired, loose skin;
• sensitive;
• children's;
• daily care;
• dry, flaky spots;
• deterioration in complexion;
• wrinkles;
• Crow's feet, bruises and bags under the eyes;
• acne, acne, various types of rashes.

Apricot oil for the face has such a wide range of indications: its use at home suggests the most different options use - from conventional wipes to multi-component masks.

Apricot kernel oil masks

Apricot oil can be used alone or in combination with other vegetable oils (almond, avocado, wheat germ). Apply napkins soaked in apricot oil or a mixture of the above oils to areas of problem skin, 1-2 times a day for 15-30 minutes.

Mask for problem skin

Add 2 drops of essential oils of lemon, lavender, cajaput or tea tree to 1 tablespoon of apricot oil or its mixture with other vegetable oils. Helps to eliminate inflammation, skin rashes.

Moisturizing mask for everyday skin care

1 tablespoon of apricot kernel oil, mix with 1 teaspoon of glycerin, add 1/2 teaspoon of honey, mix thoroughly until smooth. Apply to face, giving Special attention areas with severe flaking or dehydration. Soak the mask on your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm purified water

Anti-wrinkle face mask

Mix one tablespoon of pre-pounded banana and one teaspoon of apricot oil, you end up with an excellent mask that saves us from wrinkles. It is necessary to boldly apply this mixture and after twenty minutes, carefully wash it off.

Mask for dark circles under the eyes

A mixture made from one tablespoon of apricot oil and one thoroughly grated potato will help with nasty dark circles under the eyes. The skin around the eyes must first be lubricated with a high-quality vegetable oil and then gently apply the mixture for twenty minutes. We wash it off with either mineral water or green tea.

The simplest face mask

Mix one teaspoon of egg yolk and apricot oil.

The mask is applied to a previously cleansed face, left for 20-25 minutes, and then washed off with cool water.

There is no need to apply the cream after them.

Spring mask

To restore facial skin after winter, mix a spoonful of apricot extract with a spoonful of glycerin, then add 2 drops of ammonia. Stir the resulting mixture. This mask should be applied at night and washed off in the morning.

Who is recommended to actively use apricot kernel oil?

Usually, the use of this type of oil is extremely important for those who have rough, dry skin, or those who want to start fighting the first wrinkles. This oil is no less effective for those who struggle with loose skin that has lost its elasticity.

If you have been struggling with blackheads and pimples for a long time, but they do not want to say goodbye to you, try this oil as another method to get rid of them. Apricot kernel oil is also ideal for cleansing sensitive skin prone to regular inflammatory breakouts and redness. Some people with such hypersensitive skin cannot use standard chemical-based cosmetic washes. This natural method of cleansing the skin will work better for them.

Apricot is an inexhaustible source of beauty, youth and health that nature itself gives. Its fruits are filled with sunshine and warmth. All its vitamins and valuable properties will guard your attractiveness. Your hair, eyelashes, nails, body will be healthy, and you will feel confident.

Apricot oil has a fantastic effectiveness, for which it enjoys the well-deserved love of women all over the world.