Apricot seed powder

Commonly known as:   Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder (INCI).

Botanical name:   Prunus armeniaca.

Extraction process:   Seeds are mechanically ground (micronisation), and then sterilised by ionising radiation and microbiologically tested.

Family:   Rosaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Seeds.

Cultivation area, origin:   Native to the mountains of eastern Iran, Turkestan and northwest India. Now grown almost everywhere in the world.

Blooming:   Early (February to April).

Origin, provenance:   France.

Phytochemical composition:   Vitamins (A, C and E), essential fatty acids (oleic acid and linoleic acid).

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Powder; Colour: Light to dark brown; Scent: Neutral.

Physical properties:   Density = 5.5-7.5; Particle size: Particles ≤ 500 μm: ≥ 95% and particles ≤ 200 μm: ≤ 10%; Insoluble in water and oil (only in dispersion); Exfoliating power: 3 (medium).

Concerns:   Exfoliates, stimulates, smooths, tones, softens.

Effect:   All skin typologies.