Ingredient
Apricot Kernel Oil
Plant oil · INCI: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Apricot Kernel Oil comedogenic?
Yes. Apricot Kernel Oil is a known pore-clogging ingredient, and we read it as highly comedogenic. If you're acne-prone, it's worth avoiding, especially when it sits near the top of an ingredient list.
Why we read it this way
A plant oil that appears on multiple acne-safe reference lists as pore-clogging on the face.
The nuance
Often fine for body use or on resilient skin; the concern is concentrated, leave-on use on breakout-prone areas.
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