Ever eaten a medium orange coloured succulent, bright fruit? One of the healthiest, tastiest and a tad bit rare, apricot that goes by the name ‘Khubani’ is a fruit that comes from apricot trees found in the Himalayas and other parts of India and Asia. A crop that thrives in cold temperatures provides us apricots that have nutriedible kernels inside them. The seeds or kernels are pressed to obtain nutty-flavoured apricot oil which goes by many vernacular names such as 'gutti tel', 'chuli or chulu oil'. Edible and flavorful, it boasts of many health benefits besides being fabulous when applied to skin, body and hair.
Nutritious Apricot Oil Health Benefits
Dense nutty apricot oil is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acid, and omega-9, besides being significantly packed with high amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids. When it comes to providing health incentives, it can soothe several problems such as aching joints, and muscle pain, and also reduce symptoms of cold and chronic cough. It is also an effective remedy for acute constipation. This oil’s topical application has also been mentioned in Chinese healing to treat several types of tumours and ulcers.
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What's more? Perhaps a lot! Apricot kernel oil is a great ingredient for homemade skincare products like toners, scrubs, and dry and a superb skin exfoliant. To know more about its skincare incentives and reap its astounding benefits to add it to your skincare regimen, foray into this infographic: 
