Apricot Kernel Powder
Commonly known as: Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Prunus armeniaca.
Extraction process: Mechanical grinding of the seeds by micronization then sterilization by ionizing irradiations and a microbiological control.
Family: Rosaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Nuclei.
Cultivation area, origin: Native to the mountains of eastern Iran, Turkestan and northwestern India. Nowadays, it is cultivated almost everywhere in the world.
Blooming: Early (February to April).
Origin, provenance: France.
Phytochemical composition: Vitamins (A, C and E), essential fatty acids (oleic acid and linoleic acid).
Sensory properties: Powder; Color: Light brown to brown; Odor: Neutral.
Physical properties: Density = 5.5 - 7.5; Particle size : Particles ≤ 500 μm : ≥ 95 % and particles ≤ 200 μm : ≤ 10 %); Insoluble in water and oil (only in dispersion); Exfoliating power : 3 (medium).
Concerns: Exfoliating, stimulating, smoothing, toning, softening.
Effect: All skin types.
Details
Use
Face care (masks, scrubs, creams); Body care (scrubs, shower gels, shower creams, solid soaps).
Preservation
Store in a closed package, in a cool, dry place and protected from light.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of apricot kernel powder. Avoid contact with the eyes.
and its complex needs.
Keep the essential.
Our formulas are short, with only essential ingredients.
Made in France
