Having botanical name Prunus Armeniaca, Apricot Oil offered has origination in USA and has a light yellow color with greenish tinge and a bland odor. The oil is extracted using cold pressed process from soft fleshy center of apricot skin and is an excellent moisturizer. As a carrier base for various essential oils, the high content of Oliec acid provides apricot affinity with skin as compared with other oils. Also known by the common name of Amygdaloside, Apricot Almonds, Amygdalin, the oil blends well with essential oils including Frankincense essential oil, Clove Bud essential oil, Sweet Orange essential and others. With the chemical constituents of the oil including Palmitic- 5.0%, Oleic- 64.2%, Linoleic- 28.3%, Stearic- 1.0%, Linolenic- 0.2%, the oil is ideal for use in skin care products. Further, the oil is also rich in both linoleic and oleic acid and is a wonderful alternative to Grape seed and Sweet Almond for massage as well as beneficial skin benefits