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Prunus Armeniaca

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Plant extracts

Prunus Armeniaca description

_Prunus armeniaca_ is the Latin name for apricot and also known as Armenian plum. Use in cosmetics depends on the part used: oil, extract, water/juice, leaf, seed, or shell.

Related ingredients: Apricot Kernel Oil

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Prunus Armeniaca references

  • Journal of the American Oil Chemist's Society, October 2018, pages 1,297-1,306
  • Energies, Volume 8, 2015, pages 9,640-9,654
  • Biological Research, September 2014, pages 1-6
  • Phytotherapy Research, January 2014, pages 1,867-1,872
  • The Journal of Nutrition, March 2002, pages 461-471

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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