Description
Apricare Raw Apricot Kernels: Natural Ingredient for DIY Skin Care
Apricare raw apricot kernels are raw, vegan and 100% natural, available in 500g and 1kg resealable pouches. According to the pack, they are intended for cosmetic use, most often as a natural exfoliating ingredient in a homemade face scrub. They suit anyone who likes making their own skin care and wants a simple, single-ingredient base.
Important: for cosmetic use only
The label states that all raw apricot kernels contain hydrogen cyanide (also known as amygdalin or Vitamin B17) and may be harmful if consumed. These kernels are sold for external cosmetic use and are not a snack or food ingredient. Please keep them out of reach of children and pets.
What is in the pouch
- Ingredient: raw, natural apricot kernels, nothing else
- Raw, vegan and natural
- Non-GMO and non-irradiated, according to the label
- Sourced from wild apricot trees, with the apricots harvested by hand and the kernels air dried slowly and gently
- Imported kernels, packed in Australia
- Pack notes that the kernels are rich in oleic acid and healthy fats
How to use them as a natural exfoliant
The pack describes apricot kernels as a natural exfoliating medium. Finely ground, they help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and can help clear impurities without drying the skin, leaving it feeling brighter and smoother.
The label suggests a simple scrub recipe:
- Combine 1 cup of finely crushed apricot kernel powder with 1/2 cup of unsweetened yoghurt
- Apply to the face and massage gently into the skin
- Leave it to dry for 15 minutes, then rinse
Patch test first if your skin is sensitive, and avoid the eye area.
Choosing a size
The 500g pouch is a good starting point if you are trying a homemade scrub for the first time. The 1kg pouch makes more sense if you use it regularly or like to keep a spare, and it works out better value per gram.
Storage
For best results, keep the pouch refrigerated and reseal it after each use. Check the Best Before date on the back of the pack.
Where it fits in your routine
A gentle scrub often sits alongside a cleanser and moisturiser in a weekly routine. To build out the rest of it, browse our natural face care range or body care products.
Raw or organic?
If you prefer a certified organic option, see the Apricare organic apricot kernels, which carry the USDA Organic seal on the pack.
Good to know
- Sizes: 500g and 1kg pouches
- Brand: Apricare, packaged for Newstart Health Supplies
- Dispatch: fast 24 hour dispatch from Wallaby Wellness, Monday to Friday
Sales of Apricare apricot kernels also support groups in Australia and overseas, including orphanages in Cambodia and other parts of Asia, as noted on the pack.
