Cold Pressed Apricot Oil

Apricot grown in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the best and finest apricots of the World.  Apricot oil is also  called apricot kernel oil or Khubani Oil. The seeds of apricot have high percentage of oil. The oil is extracted by using the method of Cold Pressing technique , which means no heat is used in the process of the extraction of oil. Apricot  oil is light, and non-sticky. Due to its medicinal value, there has been an unprecedented demand for the oil in recent years. It plays an important role not only in human nutrition and health but also in the medicine, food and cosmetic industries . Its oil acts as a great natural moisturizer it nourishes severely harmed, rough, or chapped skin.

 

Apricot kernel oil is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acid, carotenoids, phytosterols, triterpenoids, vitamin E active compounds, and polyphenols that make it a potent skincare product.

 

Cold pressed oils also have many therapeutic properties like:-

 

Antiseptic- Its oil also reduces  skin fungal infection

 

Anti Aging-This oil supports skin hydration. As a result, it lessens the visibility of wrinkles, fine lines, and other aging symptoms.

 

Antioxidant- This oil reduces your risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as well as to protect against inflammation and inflammatory diseases.

Anti-cancer- Apricot oil  contain the chemical compound amygdalin oil,  which is used for treating cancer by reducing its symptoms.

Apricot oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and contains no Tran’s fatty acids. The apricot oil is suitable for high heat cooking techniques like sautéing  and deep-frying, and its oil is wonderful as a salad dresser. Apart from this it is also used as massage oil, hair oil, gel, body  care products, , bathroom products, shampoos, and other hair care items.