Apricot kernel is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
An apricot kernel is the apricotseed located within the fruit endocarp, which forms a hard shell around the seed called the pyrena (stone or pit).
Apricot kernelsApricot stones (kernels are inside)
The kernel contains amygdalin, a poisonous compound, in concentrations that vary between cultivars. Together with the related synthetic compound laetrile, amygdalin has been marketed as an alternativecancer treatment. However, studies have found the compounds to be ineffective for treating cancer.
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