Apricot Oil (Khubani Oil) — Cold-Pressed from Hunza Kernels

Apricot oil — khubani oil — is pressed from the kernels inside the apricot stone, the part most of the world throws away. In Gilgit-Baltistan nothing from the apricot is wast…

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Overview

About Cold-Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil (Khubani Oil) — Pure & Unrefined

Apricot oil — khubani oil — is pressed from the kernels inside the apricot stone, the part most of the world throws away. In Gilgit-Baltistan nothing from the apricot is wasted: the fruit is dried, and the kernels are cold-pressed into a light golden oil that mountain families have used on skin and hair for generations.

Ours is cold-pressed and unrefined, which matters. Heat and chemical refining strip out the vitamin E and the fatty acids that make the oil worth using. What you get here is a thin, fast-absorbing oil that does not sit greasy on the skin — the same bottle families in Hunza keep by the door in winter.

Why you'll love it

Benefits of Cold-Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil (Khubani Oil) — Pure & Unrefined

✓Rich in oleic and linoleic acids that hold moisture in the skin
✓Naturally high in vitamin E and vitamin A
✓Lightweight — absorbs fast without a greasy film
✓Soothes dry, flaking winter skin
✓Used traditionally on hair and scalp for shine
✓Gentle enough for face and under-eye use
✓A carrier oil that mixes well with essential oils
✓Cold-pressed and unrefined — nothing added

Everyday uses

Ways to enjoy Cold-Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil (Khubani Oil) — Pure & Unrefined

A daily face and body moisturiser
Massage oil for dry skin and joints
Scalp and hair oil before washing
Makeup remover and cleansing oil
Carrier oil for essential-oil blends
A winter oil for cracked hands and heels

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Simple steps

How to use Cold-Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil (Khubani Oil) — Pure & Unrefined

1Face: warm 2–3 drops between your palms and press into clean, slightly damp skin
2Body: massage a teaspoon into dry areas after a shower while the skin is still warm
3Hair: work through mid-lengths and scalp, leave 30–60 minutes, then wash out
4Patch test on the inner arm first if your skin is sensitive
5Keep the bottle closed, cool and out of direct sunlight

Good to know

Cold-pressed vs refined — why it matters

Cold pressing means the kernels are crushed mechanically with no heat and no solvents. It gives a lower yield, which is why cold-pressed oil costs more — but it keeps the vitamin E, the vitamin A and the unsaturated fats intact. Refined apricot oil is cheaper, clearer and almost odourless, because the processing has removed most of what you were buying the oil for.

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Apricot oil for skin

Apricot kernel oil is one of the lightest facial oils there is. The oleic and linoleic acids support the skin’s own barrier so moisture stays in, while the vitamin E works as an antioxidant. It suits dry and mature skin especially well, and because it absorbs quickly it is comfortable on normal and combination skin too.

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Apricot oil for hair

Worked through the scalp and lengths before washing, apricot oil softens dry hair, reduces the roughness that causes breakage, and leaves shine without weight. It is a traditional pre-wash treatment across Gilgit-Baltistan — an hour before a bath, not left overnight.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is apricot oil (khubani oil)?

Apricot oil, or khubani oil, is pressed from the kernels found inside apricot stones. Cold-pressed and unrefined, it is a light golden oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids, vitamin E and vitamin A, used on skin and hair.

What is apricot oil good for?

It is used as a lightweight moisturiser for dry or mature skin, a massage oil, a pre-wash hair and scalp treatment, a cleansing oil, and a carrier oil for essential-oil blends. It absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy film.

Is apricot oil safe to use on the face?

Yes. Apricot kernel oil is one of the lighter facial oils and is generally well tolerated, including under the eyes. As with any new oil, patch test on the inner arm first if your skin is sensitive.

What is the difference between cold-pressed and refined apricot oil?

Cold-pressed oil is crushed mechanically without heat or solvents, which keeps the vitamins and fatty acids intact. Refined oil is processed with heat or chemicals — clearer and cheaper, but with much of the nutritional value stripped out.

Can apricot oil be used on hair?

Yes. Massage it into the scalp and mid-lengths, leave it for 30–60 minutes, then wash out. It softens dry hair and adds shine without weighing it down — the traditional pre-wash use across Gilgit-Baltistan.

Where does SkarduApp’s apricot oil come from?

From apricot kernels grown in the orchards of Gilgit-Baltistan, cold-pressed and bottled unrefined. Delivered across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery — tap Shop Apricot Oil for the current price.

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