NOW Foods Apricot Kernel Oil is a 100% pure, expeller-pressed carrier oil from the kernels of Prunus armeniaca — a light, silky oil with a composition similar to sweet almond oil but with a slightly higher oleic acid content and a distinctly delicate, nutty-sweet scent. Apricot kernel oil is prized in skincare for its exceptional skin-softening properties, rapid absorption, and ability to leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned without greasiness. It is particularly popular in facial serums, eye creams, and massage oils for mature or sensitive skin. Rich in vitamin E and phytosterols, apricot kernel oil provides antioxidant protection alongside its emollient properties. NOW Foods cold-presses without hexane solvents to preserve maximum purity and nutrient integrity in every bottle.