Apricot oil has a yellowish viscous consistency. Despite the mild aroma, it is quite fatty and contains a large amount of nutrients and vitamins.
The rich composition allows the product to be used in its pure form or combined with other types of oils. The most important substances are considered to be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated acids, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A, C and F. Proper nutrition with the intake of all the necessary trace elements contributes to the normal functioning of the body. Apricots and oil from it allows you to normalize the work of human internal organs.
It should be noted that the oily liquid from apricot kernels has anti-inflammatory, tonic and regenerating effects, therefore it is used as skin care. With regular application, the effect of rejuvenation, smoothing of mimic wrinkles, softening of the skin, healing of scratches and abrasions is achieved. It is very important that the remedy is also useful for newborns who have diaper rash, prickly heat, and various skin reactions.
For mature skin, oil is no less useful, as it moisturizes it and gives it a healthy color.
Cosmetology is the most well-known area of application for this product. Thanks to the oil, the skin becomes softer, smoother, peeling and dryness disappears, the process of exfoliation of dead cells is accelerated, the complexion is evened out, inflammation is reduced, etc.
This is achieved due to the content of substances involved in the synthesis of collagen and elastin in human skin cells.
The use of apricot oil improves the structure of hair and nails, so it is often included in various cosmetics: liquid soap, shampoo, cream. But it is worth noting that a natural product has a rather high cost, so it makes no sense to look for it in the composition of cheap cosmetics.
Apricot kernel oil in combination with the main treatment helps to cope with diseases of the cardiovascular and central nervous system. With regular ingestion, the body's immune defense increases, therefore, during the rehabilitation period, special diets are selected.
There are a large number of traditional medicine recipes that can be used at home. For example, a mixture of apricot oil and avocado oil in equal proportions is an effective method for fighting cellulite. To obtain the result, you must regularly massage with such a tool, after adding a few drops of lemon, orange, rosemary and juniper essential oil to it.
For problem skin, applications or masks based on apricot oil are used. Take 1 tbsp. apricot oil, add 1 drop each of lemon, tea tree, lavender oil and rub gently into your face. Avoid contact with the skin around the eyes. With the addition of 1 drop of chamomile and patchouli oil, you can quickly relieve fatigue and restore healthy-looking skin.
To get rid of wrinkles, prepare a cream from the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. apricot oil, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 tablespoon jojoba oil, 3 drops of frankincense oil, 4 drops of rosewood oil. Cleanse your skin and apply before bed. The absence of contraindications allows women to use it during pregnancy and lactation.
