Shine and Glow like a Apricot

Shine and Glow like a Apricot

Researchers are saying that apricot is the wonder drug for women

The apricot is a stone fruit and has a nut within it.  It is a good source of vitamin, ie, B complex, riboflavin, niacin as well as vitamin C.  The nut of the fruit is rich in protein and fat and is considered as valuable as any other nut.  It contains 40 to 45 percent of an oil which is practically identical with almond oil in its physical as well as chemical properties. 

Benefits of Apricot Oil Beauty Products:

• It is best suited for dry and sensitive skin.
• Softens your skin and gives it a natural glow.
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  • It is used along with other ingredients to make lotions, creams, balms and other cosmetic products.
  • In Chinese medicine, apricot oil is used for treatment of tumor.

Apricots: the Secret Anti-Aging Weapon

Research shows that of any food, apricots possess the highest levels and widest variety of carotenoids. Carotenoids are antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce "bad cholesterol" levels, and protect against cancer. In traditional Chinese medicine, apricots are considered helpful in regenerating body fluids, detoxifying, and quenching thirst.

Apricot Kernel oil is a popular choice amongst massage oils. In Aromatherapy, it is used in the form of carrier oil in combination with one of the essential oils. It is also extensively used in the making of varied kinds of cosmetic products. It is suitable for all types of skin. It also aids in slowing down the aging process. It is of great use in treating inflamed skin. Being an emollient, it provides complete relaxation to the body and mind.

The kernels also have several healthy properties, including toning the respiratory system and alleviating a cough. However, be cautioned that the tip of the apricot holds a concentrated amount of the chemical laetrile, which can be upsetting to the system. To safely reap the benefits of apricot kernels, remove the tips of the seeds and do not eat more than five a day.

Apricot Oil

Apricot oil, extracted from the kernels of Apricot is a colorless oil and has a nutty odor. It is the most preferred oil as it has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin without giving your skin an oily look. It soothes as well as moisturizes the skin. This oil is well suited for all skin types.

Apricot Oil Ingredients:

It is rich in essential fatty acids, which are linoleic acid (20% to 34 %), oleic acid (58 % to 74%) and palmitic acid (4 % to 7 percent). It is also high in content as far as Vitamin E and Vitamin A is concerned.

Apricot kernel carrier oil is of great value for giving a face massage. The oil is extracted from Apricot, the botanical name of which is Prunus armeniaca. It is easily absorbed by the skin and the best part is that it doesn't lend any kind of oily feel to the skin. Rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, its application works wonders in nourishing the skin. It is usually colorless, but, at times, has a tinge of yellow

The fruit is highly valued as a gentle laxative and it has been widely used as a sedative and antispasmodic.

Apricot health and beauty properties

Apricot Kernel oil provides numerous health benefits for which it is preferred. It prevents the body from being dehydrated. It is especially useful for sensitive skin. It is also quite beneficial in soothing the body parts victimized by boils and burns.

Texture wise, the oil is very fine and contains high content of oleic acid and linoleic acid. Apricot Kernel oil is known for its moisturizing and revitalizing properties. It is owing to this reason that it is increasingly finding its way in facial massages.

St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Gentle, Sensitive Skin, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6)

 

Apricots in food recipes

Dr. Mao's Honey-Glazed Masala Chicken with Apricots