Apricot kernel oil (AKO) is obtained from the seeds of the apricot and is a light coloured oil. It has a nutty flavour which makes it a tasty addition to deserts and other recipes

There are two types of oil, Cosmetic only and Edible.  Huzna Bytes AKO is cold pressed, edible  oil of the highest grade.

100% natural with no additives, petrochemicals or parabens.

Therapeutic properties

• Emollient- brilliant moisturizer. Reaches deep into skin in as little as 26 seconds after application
• Anti-inflammatory-reduces inflammation if applied both topically or when ingested.
• Anti-Aging- provides nutrition and support for healthy cell growth to the skin
• Anti-bacterial- use on chopping boards and hands when preparing some foods
• Anti-Septic- reduces risk of infection when applied directly to open wounds and abrasions
• Antioxidant- helps the skin to recover from damage of free-radicals
• Rich source of vitamin B (especially B-17) a soothing quality. Is often given to babies to promote sleep

AKO are very healthy and research is being carried out for many health benefits including cancer inhibitor. N.B unproven to date.  It is a rich source of Vitamin B – 17

Believed to have been extracted since ancient times AKO has been mentioned in Traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of tumours and ulcers.

AKO is rich in Oleic acid and Linoleic acid 100gm contains

• Saturated fatty acids – 6.3 gm
• Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) – 60 gm
• Polyunsaturated acids (PUFA) – 29.3 gm

 

AKO for skin.

• Rich in Vitamin E
• Is non-irritant. Perfect for sensitive skin
• Ideal for babies as it is a non-irritant
• Soothing for dry flaky skin
• Light penetrating deep into your skins bottom layers
• Use after shower to seal in skins moisture
• Light so does not feel oily delivering essential vitamins to the skin
• Provides moisturization for a long time
• Perfect massage carrier oil
• use as an after sun soother, moisterizer

AKO for hair.  Hunzukutz use AKO regularly in hair

• Apply along hair shaft to help detangle
• Rich in Vitamin E promoting hair growth
• Reduces dry scalp and cradle cap in children when applied directly to scalp
• Use as a hot oil treatment to condition and add nutrition to your hair
• Used regular for soft manageable hair without greasiness

AKO for the face and eyes

• Light with a non-greasy feel, quickly absorbed by skin
• Improves skin tone
• Nourishing reducing appearance of aging signs, and blemishes.
• Used under eyes can, reduce puffiness, dark circles and appearance of lines and wrinkles around eyes. NB do not get into eyes

Avoid if you are prone to acne breakouts or blackheads as AKO can clog skin pores

AKO for heart health

• Has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of heart attack (in rats) as it is low in unsaturated fats

If taken in small amounts AKO can benefit the heart by lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Hunzukutz take one teaspoon of apricot kernel oil each morning for overall health.

As a child I was given a teaspoon of bitternut Apricot oil to warm me before I went to school each morning in winter. It is said by my people ‘you can use it as much as you want whenever you want’

AKO is good for massage oil carrier as it is light and makes skin soft