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Apricot-kernel oil

apricot-kernel oil/ (ap-ri-kot kur-nl oil)/ n./ 1. Oil extracted from the inedible kernels of the apricot pit; / n./ 2. Rich in vitamins A and E, apricot kernel oil also boasts high levels of essential fatty acids that help skin maintain moisture levels without leaving it greasy, e.g. “Dry skin is the pits—slather on some apricot-kernel oil for hydration and a natural, healthy glow.”




Try it: L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion, $30, usa.loccitane.com

Ingredients: Apricot