- Internally: Take 1 - 2 teaspoons daily, remember take breaks every few weeks. Or take it as directed by your health care practitioner. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
- Culinary: Add to salads, put on vegetables used a dipping oil for bread or add to pasta.
- Topically: The ultimate massage oil for skin. Can be combined a few drops of essential oil. Our Apricot Kernel Oil nourishes the skin to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone, and increases skin radiance. It also has antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects, which can help to heal blemishes and protect against environmental damages.
- Hair & Scalp: Rub a few drops on hands and work through dry hair to add moisture and shine, Work into scalp massaging gently. Can be combined with natural hair conditioner, leave in for 5 minutes then rinse with warm water. As a hot oil treatment. Simply warm a small amount of oil gently (no high temps), then massage it gently into your hair and scalp. Then cover with a towel and leave for at least half an hour, after this you can wash as normal.
- Lip Care: And for kissable soft lips, Apricot Kernel Oil is your skin saviour. The oil's natural linoleic acid (omega 6) content strengthens the skin's barrier function and its oleic acid (omega 9) content softens skin and gives a satin-like feel.
- Face: A small amount of Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil massaged gently (in circular motions) on the face will leave it feeling pampered, soft, and supple. It can also work as a make-up remover.
- Eczema & Dermatitis: Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil is a good choice for mature, inflamed and sensitive skin. Our Apricot Kernel Oil helps retain elasticity, suppleness and calms irritation caused from eczema and dermatitis. This oil is also an excellent carrier oil for aromatherapy, massage and DIY skin and body care formulations.
NOTE: Apricot Kernel Oil is pressed from the oil-rich kernels of Hunza Apricots. Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil closely resembles the natural sebum produced in human skin. Used topically, Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil moisturises dry, sensitive skin and smooths out blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, and other symptoms of maturing skin. You can apply it to itchy, chapped, wounded, or sore skin, Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil facilitates faster healing without leaving a greasy residue. Used medicinally, Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil works to soothe problems related to stiff and aching joints as well as symptoms of cold, cough, and constipation.
Apricot Kernel Oil Lowdown
Apricot Kernel Oil is a light soft oil. This super-oil is known to contain higher levels of total phytosterols, tocopherols and b-carotene, as well as vitamin A and E. It has many amazing properties for use in a multitude of cosmetic and culinary products.
Buddha Nirvana Bowl (Apricot Kernel Oil)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Romaine leaves.
- ½ cup of corn.
- 1 cup cooked red beans.
- 1 cup cucumber.
- ½ tomato.
- 3 radishes.
- 2 teaspoons Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil.
The solely requirement of the colourful palette of foods that make up any Buddha Bowl is that they can make you look better, feel better, be better. After all, that’s why the Lord Buddha’s name is attached to this culinary delight, a new staple of contemporary diets, isn’t it?
Power Porridge (Apricot Kernel Oil)
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats (regular or gluten-free.)
- ½ cup nut mix.
- 7 cups almond milk.
- 2 teaspoons Raisins.
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries.
- 2 tablespoons Blueberries.
- ¼ cup Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil
- 2 teaspoons organic Ancient Purity Black Seed Oil.
- ¼ cup Honey.
- black & white sesame seeds to garnish.
Preparation
- Firstly, chop the Nut Mix and prepare any other toppings you may want to add.
- Secondly, heat up the almond milk or filtered water until hot.
- Stir in the oats and reduce the heat.
- Add in the raisins and nut mix and keep stirring.
- Stir in the fruit and Honey.
- Meanwhile, add the Black Seed Oil.
- Your oats should be very creamy by now. If you want it to be creamier or less thick, you can add more liquid at this point.
- Once you reach your desired consistency, take the oats out and put into bowls.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and 1 splash of Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil for every bowl.
- Yummy!
It is a fact that if our blood sugar spikes in the morning, we will find ourselves suffering from hunger and cravings throughout the day. Consequently, if we get our nutrient-packed bowl of porridge right, everything else flows so much more pleasantly and easily. Sounds easy? That’s because it is!
Eye Apricot Cream
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Ancient Purity Apricot Kernel Oil.
- 1 teaspoon grated beeswax.
- ½ teaspoon aloe vera gel.
- 3 drops Ancient Purity Hemp Oil.
- 1 Ancient Purity Vitamin E capsule.
Preparation
- Combine oil and beeswax in the top of a double boiler.
- Heat until wax melts remove from the heat.
- Use a wooden spoon to beat in the aloe gel.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Add essential oil and Vitamin E stirring well.
- Pour into a small jar and cap tightly.
- Apply nightly before bedtime.
Used on a regular basis, this rich cream will help chase away crow's feet and laugh-crinkles.
Q: How is Apricot Kernel Oil made?
A: Apricot oil is extracted from the kernels (seeds) of apricots. The oil can be obtained from kernels using solvent extraction or a cold-pressed method. We only ever use cold-pressed apricot oil because this ensures that the chemical compounds in the oil are not altered.
Q: How long does Apricot Kernel Oil last?
A: Apricot Kernel Oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of at least 1 year under proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.
Q: Does Apricot Kernel Oil contain retinol?
A: The most potent antioxidants in Apricot Kernel Oil are Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E.
Q: Which is better for skin almond oil or Apricot Oil?
A: The Linolic acid in Apricot Kernel Oil aids in skin regeneration. It has a slightly higher vitamin E content than most sweet almond oils. This oil is a great choice for mature and sensitive skin types.
Q: What can you mix with Apricot Kernel Oil?
A: For mature skin, try mixing Apricot Kernel Oil with other oils like macadamia, almond, and jojoba oil to create a nourishing and conditioning body oil. Create a simple makeup remover by mixing Apricot Oil with a few drops of Castor Oil (Available @AncientPurity).
250-500ml (8.79 - 17.59 fl. oz.) Oil
