How to use apricot vegetable oil?

The apricot oil is a vegetable oil with amber reflections and a fruity scent. Its sensory characteristics make it particularly appreciated by massage enthusiasts. Rich in oleic acid, its main constituent, apricot oil has proven moisturising properties to strengthen the hydrolipidic film and prevent skin dehydration. However, while it is a friend to dry skin, its application on the face is not recommended for those with oily skin, due to its slightly comedogenic nature.

Studies in vitro have also highlighted certain effects of apricot oil that could prove interesting for preventing skin ageing. Indeed, in addition to its antioxidant activity, this vegetable oil could potentially have anti-collagenase and anti-elastase effects, which means it would protect the collagen and elastin protein fibres from degradation. Finally, apricot oil has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that allow it to reduce irritations and redness.

How to apply apricot oil?

• Pure.

  The application of pure apricot oil on the skin poses no risk. At the level of the eye contour to care for this delicate area, on inflammatory stretch marks to reduce them, or even on your entire body to hydrate and nourish it, apricot oil is versatile. The richness of its formulation also allows it to replace your usual moisturising cream. Apply a few drops of apricot oil on clean, dry skin in the evening so that your face can benefit from its properties during its night-time regeneration. Do not hesitate to accompany the application with a gentle massage: in addition to stimulating blood circulation, this will allow the oil to be effectively absorbed by the skin.

• Diluted in a cream.

  You can also incorporate apricot oil into your usual moisturising cream or into your stretch mark cream. To do this, take a small amount of cream in the palm of your hand and add one or two drops of apricot oil. You can then apply the treatment by gently massaging it in and enjoy its nourishing benefits.

Several studies have highlighted the benefits of apricot oil for hair, particularly for fine, dry, or brittle hair. Its moisturising virtues are mainly due to the saturated fatty acids it contains, primarily oleic acid. Indeed, this omega-9 has a chemical structure similar to that of the lipids that make up the cuticle of the hair fibres, which allows it to insert itself and strengthen the cohesion between the cells, also known as scales. Apricot oil also has interesting antioxidant properties for the scalp and hair, allowing it to protect hair follicles from oxidative stress, a factor that promotes the appearance of white hair and hair loss.

How to use safflower oil on hair?

• Immersed in oil.

  To strengthen and nourish your hair, you can perform an apricot oil bath once or twice a week. To do this, apply a few drops of vegetable oil to each of your strands, from mid-lengths to ends, and leave it on for about fifteen minutes. You can also leave the apricot oil on overnight. Then wash your hair with a shampoo suitable for your hair type.

• Mixed into a shampoo.

  Apricot oil can also be used directly on the scalp in cases of dryness or irritation. However, due to its relatively oily nature, we advise against applying it as it is. Instead, opt for the following method: once or twice a week, when you wash your hair, mix two to three drops of apricot oil with your shampoo. This two-in-one technique will allow your scalp to be both clean and moisturised.