- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Also listed as
- Apricot Kernel Oil, Apricot Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Apricot Kernel Oil comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Apricot Kernel Oil (INCI: Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. A soft, almond-like massage oil with low-to-moderate comedogenic potential.
Is Apricot Kernel Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Apricot Kernel Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Apricot Kernel Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Apricot Kernel Oil or Apricot Oil.