INCI name

PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER

Apricot kernel powder

Abrasivereviewed

Ground apricot kernels used as a scrubbing agent.

What it is

Prunus armeniaca seed powder is the powder ground from the seeds (kernels) of the apricot, Prunus armeniaca. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.

Where it is used

Used in facial and body scrubs, exfoliating cleansers and soaps.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the particle size or how coarse the powder is.

Functions

Abrasive
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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